PS Physician Assistant

University of Utah

Salt Lake City, UT

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Background Investigation, Cancer, Code of Federal Regulations, Communication Skills, Cross-Functional, Disability Accommodations, Documentation, Employee Benefits, Health Maintenance, Health Science, Healthcare, Healthcare Providers, Hematology, Human-Computer Interaction, Internal Medicine, Leadership, Medical Records, Organizational Skills, Patient Care, Patient Education, Physician Assistant, Public Safety, Team Player, Testing, Trend Analysis, University/School Policies
LOCATION
Salt Lake City, UT
POSTED
5 days ago

Announcement

Details

Open Date 06/01/2026 Requisition Number PRN45229B 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 VP Area U of U Health - Academics Department 00847 - Hematology Location Campus City Salt Lake City, UT Type of Recruitment External Posting Pay Rate Range 110,000 Close Date 09/02/2026 Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) 06/01/2026 Job Summary

The Physician Assistant (PA) chosen for this position will provide care to our hospitalized patients primarily on our inpatient hematology service, with crosscoverage responsibilities on our inpatient BMT service. This dynamic and challenging position requires excellent communication and collaboration skills. The PA will work with a high level of autonomy as an integral part of a multidisciplinary team to provide care to patients with complex hematologic malignancies who often also possess a wide range of comorbidities and internal medicine complications. Schedule is variable but will include days, weekends, and swing shifts.

The Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI) is an NCI designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, and is part of the University of Utah Health Care system, serving cancer patients throughout the Intermountain West. The Institute sits in the foothills of the spectacular Wasatch Front Mountains, overlooking the Salt Lake Valley. Huntsman Cancer Institute's guiding principle is to provide excellent patient focused care through a united effort.

The position of the Hematology PA at the Huntsman Cancer Institute is critical to ensuring that the mission and values of University of Utah Health Care is exemplified in every interaction with our patients in the Heme/BMT Program. As a patientfocused 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, quality, and trust that are integral to our mission.

Responsibilities

The essential functions of this position include (but are not limited to):

  • Conduct comprehensive assessments, diagnose, order, and interpret diagnostic tests.
  • Initiate or recommend pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies within scope of practice.
  • Provide patient and family education.
  • Attends educational in-services as appropriate. Participates in professional activities and organizations to maintain knowledge of current trends, practices, and developments.
  • Performs selected invasive procedures for therapeutic and/or diagnostic reasons within scope of validated competence.
  • Complies with medical records policies regarding the complete and accurate documentation of patient care initiatives.
  • Participation in quality, patient experience and efficiency improvement activities.
  • Meets with patients, families, and significant others about health and illness, with the goal of promoting ongoing health maintenance.
  • Evaluates, plans, implements, and re-evaluates the care of individuals requiring emergency measures.
  • Actively supports the Division and Program initiatives and goals.
  • Works with Directors of Advanced Practice and Heme/BMT Medical Director to formulate a plan for professional development.

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 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 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.

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.

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 Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page.

Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu

https://publicsafety.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.

As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members, a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

    • Are you currently licensed to practice as a Physician Assistant in the state of Utah?
  • Yes

  • I am not currently licensed, but in the process of obtaining PA licensure

  • No

    • If you are in the process of obtaining PA licensure, please explain, including anticipated licensure date.

(Open Ended Question)

    • 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.
  • Yes
  • No- Will get eCredential within 30 days of hire
  • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

  • Resume

Optional Documents

  • Cover Letter
  • Historical Only - Do Not Use - See Document Description for More Information - Addendum to the University of Utah - Veteran Only
  • Historical Only - Do Not Use - See Description for More Information - Appropriate discharge document (such as DD-2214) - Veteran Only

About the Company

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University of Utah

The state’s oldest and largest institution of higher education, the University of Utah is the flagship university of the state. The University offers more than 100 undergraduate and 90 graduate degree programs to more than 31,000 students (23,500 undergraduate and 7,500 graduate). The University is noted for its high research profile, its diversity of ideas and people, its stunningly beautiful setting and the warmth, friendliness, and collegiality of its faculty staff, and students. Imagine yourself working in a collaborative, creative, respectful environment where everyone’s contribution is needed and appreciated – University of Utah!

COMPANY SIZE
1,500 to 1,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Education
FOUNDED
1850
WEBSITE
http://www.utah.edu/