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Physician Assistant (Shoulder Division)
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What they do
A Physician Assistant provides medical care to patients, under the supervision of a physician or surgeon. Works in all areas and specialties of medicine, and is licensed to practice medicine but has less formal certification than a physician. Performs duties delegated by a physician such as recording patient medical histories, ordering diagnostic tests, or giving immunizations. May serve as the primary healthcare provider, in consultation with a part-time physician, in communities with limited health care resources.
$128,373 / year median in Utah
+19% projected growth
Job Description
Physician Assistant (Shoulder Division) Job Summary This position is responsible for providing both primary and specialty medical services with Orthopaedic Surgery Shoulder Division. This position may be required to access and administer medications within their scope of practice and according to state law.
Responsibilities Essential Functions:
Takes complex medical histories on patients referred for consultation by academic and community physicians. Performs physical examinations. Orders laboratory tests, x-rays, special imaging studies and other diagnostic procedures. Orders and supervises the administration of blood products. Reaches tentative diagnosis of medical, surgical and other conditions. Develops treatment plans in conjunction with attending physician to provide optimal patient medical management. Participates in continuing medical education to include specialty and sub-specialty meetings, clubs, boards and conferences. Assists in the collection of data for research projects. Orders consultations and interacts with members of other specialty medical teams. Participates in special projects and committee functions.
Problem Solving:
Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above. Ability to provide care appropriate to the population served. Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit. Demonstrated 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.
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.
Preferences Special Instructions Requisition Number:
PRN46092B
Full Time or Part Time?
Full Time Work Schedule Summary:
Monday
•FridayHours vary between approx. 0700
•1800
Department:
00269
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Orthopedic Surgery Operations Location:
Campus Pay Rate Range:
$105,000
•$150,000
Close Date:
10/02/2026
Open Until Filled:
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