Job Summary
The Division of Pediatric Neurology in the University of Utah School of Medicine has an immediate opening for a Physician Assistant (PA). The Physician Assistant will provide treatment and evaluation to neurology patients in follow-up visits with modest attending physician support. This is an opportunity to join an incredible team and work at the Lehi Campus of Primary Children’s Hospital, a children’s hospital ranked as one of the best in the United States. The Division of Pediatric Neurology is based at the Primary Children’s Hospital Outpatient Services building on the benches overlooking Salt Lake City, and at the Lehi Campus in Utah County. The surrounding area offers immense cultural opportunities, year-round activities, majestic mountains, vibrant city life, and incredible outdoor opportunities. Job location is at the Intermountain Primary Children’s Hospital Miller Campus, located at 2250 North Miller Campus Drive, Lehi, UT 84043. The University of Utah offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, wellness program, excellent benefits package, and easy access of UTA & TRAX transportation (pass paid for by the University). The Department of Pediatrics fosters a family friendly environment. If you are interested in becoming a part of our team, we invite you to consider this opportunity. Mutual respect and appreciation are highly valued within the Department of Pediatrics. If you are interested in becoming a part of our team, we invite you to consider this opportunity. The University of Utah offers a comprehensive benefits package including: Excellent health care coverage at affordable rates 14.2% retirement contributions that vest immediately Generous paid leave time 11 paid Holidays per year 50% tuition reduction for employee, spouse, and dependent children Flex spending accounts Free transit on most UTA services Employee discounts on a variety of products and services including cell phones & plans, entertainment, health and fitness, restaurants, retail, and travel Professional development opportunities Additional benefits information is available at https://benefits.utah.edu/

Responsibilities
Essential Functions Provides treatment and evaluation to neurology patients in follow-up visits with modest attending physician support Takes complex medical histories and performs physical exams Orders lab tests, imaging and electrodiagnostic studies, as well as other diagnostic procedures Monitors and adjusts medications Reaches tentative diagnoses Develops treatment plans in conjunction with the attending physician Completes dictation in a timely manner Reviews patient and family phone messages for physicians on the electronic medical record Evaluates patients in follow-up visits Updates medical histories Assesses response to treatment and side effects of medication Formulates plans for ongoing care and discusses these plans as needed with attending physicians Depending on division needs and candidates’ interests/goals, there may be the opportunity to participate in subspecialty services (e.g. headache clinic, neuromuscular clinic) Comments Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation. 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 or behavioral health patients. 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.

Minimum Qualifications
Required: Current licensure to practice as a Physician’s 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.