AnnouncementDetails
Open Date 10/20/2026
Requisition Number PRN46537B
Job Title PS Physician Assistant
Working Title Physician Assistant
Career Progression Track UGR
Track LevelFLSA Code Professional
Patient Sensitive Job Code? Yes
Standard Hours per Week 40
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Shift Variable
Work Schedule SummaryVP Area U of U Health - Academics
Department 02444 - ONCOLOGY DIVISION
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range 128338 - 160000
Close Date 01/20/2027
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)Job Summary The section of Colon and Rectal Surgery is seeking an additional Advanced Practice Clinician at the Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner level.
Responsibilities The section of Colon and Rectal Surgery is seeking an advanced practice clinician to join the team.
Inpatient care will be the primary role. Responsibilities include:-Participation in daily inpatient rounding with the surgical team consisting of faculty, a fellow, general surgery residents, and medical students
-Serving as the primary contact for nursing staff questions/ concerns from the surgical floors regarding inpatient management
-Coordination of hospital discharges and facilitate transitions of care including communication with the patient's primary care team
-Completion of all required medical documentation accurately and in a timely manner
-Providing inpatient consultations from the emergency department or other hospital services
Potential future outpatient responsibilities As the role evolves, opportunities may include:
-Participation in outpatient clinic visits with faculty providers, including performance of clinic-based procedures
-Development of an independent outpatient clinic. Potential areas of clinical focus include colorectal cancer surveillance, anal dysplasia, and benign anorectal conditions.
-Assist in addressing outpatient questions/ concerns and coordinating outpatient care with other specialists.
Potential administrative roles -Assist in the design and implementation of care pathways for both inpatient and outpatient encounters
-Participate in special projects and committee functions including team meetings and education conferences
-Participate in ongoing research projects within the section
• This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
Minimum Qualifications Required:- Current licensure to practice as a Physician Assistant from the State of Utah.
- Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The eCredential is to be obtained within 30 days of hire.
Preferred:- Certification in ACLS/BLS/NRP/ATLS may be required by your department or by privileging criteria.
This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements. We protect our patients, coworkers and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Disclaimer:This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
PreferencesType Benefited Staff
Special Instructions SummaryAdditional Information The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.
Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
