Physician Assistant - General Cardiology - University Hospital

Physician Assistant - General Cardiology - University Hospital

Salt Lake City, UT

Reqid: PRN46524B

Job Category: Professional

Job Type: Full Time

Job Shift: Day

Details

Open Date 10/16/2026

Requisition Number PRN46524B

Job Title PS Physician Assistant

Working Title Physician Assistant - General Cardiology - University Hospital

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

Daytime shifts only. No call (outside of regular working hours). The exact schedule is TBD (anticipated to be 8–10-hour shifts)

VP Area U of U Health - Academics

Department 00226 - Cardiology

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range 113,043.00 - 150,033.00

Close Date 01/04/2027

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) 10/16/2026

Job Summary

The Division of Cardiovascular Medicine is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to work on our team with an emphasis in general cardiology. The position is an outpatient clinic focused role, primarily based out of our University Hospital. The position will involve both independent work and close collaboration with physician partner/s and other advanced practice clinicians.

As a patient-focused organization, the University of Utah Health Sciences exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. The Health Sciences Center seeks faculty and staff who are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, and quality and trust that are integral to our mission.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assesses the physical condition of a group of patients by performing physical examinations and obtaining medical histories.

• Formulates the medical plan and prognosis based on patient’s condition.

• Collaborate with health care teams regarding patient care plans and treatment.

• Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess the patient’s clinical problems and health care needs.

• Initiates and/or recommends medical drug therapies or other forms of related therapeutic treatment and procedures in accordance with approved protocols/policy.

• Complies with medical records policies regarding the complete and accurate documentation of patient care. Initiates and maintains required records and legal documents.

• Participates in quality improvement activities.

• Counsel patients, families and significant others about health and illness, and promotes health maintenance.

• Evaluates, plans, implements, and re-evaluates the care of individuals requiring emergency measures.

• 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.

Expectations:

• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above.

• Demonstrate clinical competence and in-depth knowledge of specialty area.

• Demonstrate leadership, teaching, research and communication skills.

• Ability to provide care appropriate to the population served.

• 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

• Utah State prescriptive privileges.

• Certification in ACLS / BLS.

• To obtain licensure requires graduation from an AMA approved Physician Assistant program. Specialty experience is preferred on a position-by-position basis.

• UHPPM 1-56 requires that newly hired non-physician providers apply for credentialing and privileging at the time of hire.

• 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.

• Type Benefited Staff

• Special Instructions Summary

• Additional 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 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 or University Human Resource Management 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.

• Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah 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.