Physician Assistant

Job Summary

The Division of Vascular Surgery is seeking a patient-focused, self-motivated Advanced Practice Clinician (NP/PA) to join our growing vein-care program. This full-time position is primarily outpatient and involves providing comprehensive care for patients with venous disease.

Responsibilities

• Cover comprehensive assessments of new and established vein-care patients through history-taking and physical examination.
• Formulate care plans based on patient condition, diagnostic findings, and evidence-based vein-care guidelines.
• Obtain informed consent for office-based venous procedures and counsel patients on expectations, risks, alternatives, and postoperative care.
• Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic studies such as venous duplex ultrasound to support diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Manage follow-up care for patients undergoing vein-related interventions, including wound checks, symptom monitoring, and medical optimization.
• Collaborate closely with supervising physicians regarding treatment plans and escalations of care.
• Participate in office-based vein procedures if desired and credentialed, with skill development supported by the Division and Continuing Medical Education.
• Provide patient education on venous disease, conservative management strategies, and long-term vein health.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation within the medical record.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and standardization of vein-care protocols.
• Participate in clinic operations and team meetings to ensure smooth workflow and excellent patient experience.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Potential certification in ACLS / BLS / NRP / ATLS.

Benefits

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.

Pay

Pay Rate Range: $105,975 - $173,971

Schedule

Nearly Continuous: Office/clinic environment, patient interaction. Often: Exposure to infectious disease; repetitive hand motion; walking, standing, sitting. Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.