<p>Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this Job</p> <p>Announcement</p> <p>Details</p> <p>Open Date 11/12/2025 Requisition Number PRN43565B Job Title PS Physician Assistant Working Title Physician Assistant Career Progression Track UGR Track Level FLSA Code Professional Patient Sensitive Job Code? Yes Standard Hours per Week 40 Full Time or Part Time? Full Time Shift Day Work Schedule Summary</p> <p>Monday through Friday, schedule availability from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Some additional hours may be required based on operational needs, which may include a requirement to occasionally work on Saturdays.</p> <p>VP Area U of U Health - Academics Department 00848 - Pediatric Administration Location Other City Salt Lake City, UT Type of Recruitment External Posting Pay Rate Range $105,893-$135,002 Close Date 02/12/2026 Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) Job Summary</p> <p>Job Summary:</p> <p>The Division of General Pediatrics in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Utah School of Medicine is recruiting a Physician Assistant. This full time Physician Assistant will join a growing clinical team of general and developmental pediatricians, and advanced practice providers. Responsibilities include pediatric primary care ambulatory services focused mainly at our Sugar House Health Center and development and autism evaluations in our Child Development Program. Additional services at other locations may be required, depending on clinical need. The Physician Assistant will work collaboratively with the entire care team to deliver excellent primary care.</p> <p>The University of Utah offers a comprehensive benefits package including:</p> <ul> <li>Excellent health care coverage at affordable rates (see the Summary Comparison for more information) </li><li>14.2% retirement contributions </li><li>Generous paid leave time </li><li>11 paid Holidays per year </li><li>50% tuition reduction for employees, spouses, and dependent children </li><li>Flex spending accounts </li><li>University provided basic employee life insurance coverage equal to a salary of up to $25,000 </li><li>Variety of elective insurance coverage, including life insurance, short and long-term disability, accidental death & dismemberment, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and pet. </li><li>Free transit on most UTA services </li><li>Employee discounts on a variety of products and services, including cell phones & plans, entertainment, health and fitness, restaurants, retail, and travel </li><li>Professional development opportunities </li></ul> <p>Additional benefits information is available at https://benefits.utah.edu/.</p> <p>Responsibilities</p> <p>Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>The Physician Assistant will provide pediatric primary care ambulatory services at our Sugar House Health Center and development and autism evaluations at our Child Development Program, in collaboration with a team of physicians, medical assistants, and care managers. </li><li>Conduct patient evaluations, including obtaining histories, performing physical examinations, making diagnoses, creating and managing treatment plans and documenting clinical encounters. </li><li>Participation in clinic(s) and division quality improvement initiatives. </li></ul> <p>Work Environment and Level of Frequency that may be required:</p> <p>Nearly Continuously: Office environment.</p> <p>Often: Infectious disease, oils (there is air or skin exposure to oils or other cutting fluids), hazards (includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, or exposure to chemicals).</p> <p>Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required:</p> <p>Nearly Continuously: Hearing, listening, talking.</p> <p>Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking, standing, sitting.</p> <p>Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.</p> <p>Comments</p> <p>Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.</p> <ul> <li>This position involves intensive work that may exert up to 100 pounds and may consistently require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling or otherwise moving objects, such as medical equipment, or patients while providing medical care. Workers in this position may be exposed to infectious diseases and may be required to function around prisoners and behavioral health patients. </li></ul> <p>The staff member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development and the ability to assess data regarding the patient's status and provide care as described in the department's policies and procedures manual</p> <p>Minimum Qualifications</p> <p>Required:</p> <ul> <li>Current licensure to practice as a Physician Assistant from the State of Utah. </li><li>Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The eCredential is to be obtained within 30 days of hire. </li></ul> <p>Preferred:</p> <ul> <li>Certification in ACLS/BLS/NRP/ATLS may be required by your department or by privileging criteria. </li></ul> <p>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.</p> <p>Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.</p> <p>Disclaimer:</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Preferences</p> <p>Department Specific Preferences:</p> <ul> <li>Prior work experience in pediatrics, including primary care and/or developmental pediatrics. </li><li>Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in healthcare delivery teams. </li><li>Bilingual in Spanish. </li></ul> <p>Applicants will be screened according to preferences.</p> <p>Type Benefited Staff Special Instructions Summary Additional Information</p> <p>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.</p> <p>This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.</p> <p>The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.</p> <p>All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. 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.</p> <p>The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.</p> <p>To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/</p> <p>Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu</p> <p>https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.</p> <p>Posting Specific Questions</p> <p>Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).</p> <ul> <li> <ul> <li>Are you currently licensed to practice as a Physician Assistant in the state of Utah? </li></ul> </li><li> <p>Yes</p> </li><li> <p>I am not currently licensed, but in the process of obtaining PA licensure</p> </li><li> <p>No</p> </li><li> <ul> <li>If you are in the process of obtaining PA licensure, please explain, including anticipated licensure date. </li></ul> </li></ul> <p>(Open Ended Question)</p> <ul> <li> <ul> <li>Do you have a current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system? The eCredential is to be obtained within 30 days of hire. </li></ul> </li><li> <p>Yes</p> </li><li> <p>No- Will get eCredential within 30 days of hire</p> </li><li> <p>No</p> </li><li> <ul> <li>What is you level of Spanish language fluency in the both verbal and written communications? </li></ul> </li><li> <p>Fluent</p> </li><li> <p>Advanced</p> </li><li> <p>Moderate</p> </li><li> <p>Intermediate</p> </li><li> <p>Beginner</p> </li><li> <p>None</p> </li></ul> <p>Applicant Documents</p> <p>Required Documents</p> <ul> <li>Resume </li></ul> <p>Optional Documents</p> <ul> <li>Cover Letter </li></ul>