Physician Assistant

About the role

SICU at University of Utah Health is a top-ranked academic medical center recognized for quality, safety, and accountability by Vizient, Inc. As a patient-focused organization, the University of Utah Health Sciences Center advances health and well-being through patient care, research, and education. Success in this mission relies on a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. The Health Sciences Center seeks faculty and staff committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality, and trust.

Responsibilities

• Provide bedside care for critically ill patients in a 12-bed Surgical ICU alongside residents, medical students, APC students, fellows, and faculty attending physicians.
• Perform procedures based on need, training, and proficiency.
• Participate in team meetings and education conferences.
• Assist in creation of SICU APC and Resident call schedules.
• Engage in opportunities for research and quality improvement projects.
• Collaborate with multiple team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Work Environment and Frequency

• Nearly Continuously: Office environment.
• Often: Exposure to infectious disease, oils, and other cutting fluids; proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, scaffolding, high places, or chemicals.

Physical Requirements and Frequency

• Nearly Continuously: Hearing, listening, talking.
• Often: Repetitive hand motion (e.g., typing), walking, standing, sitting.
• Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.

Requirements

• Current licensure to practice as a Physician Assistant in the State of Utah.
• Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system, to be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• Certification in ACLS, BLS, NRP, and/or ATLS may be required by department or privileging criteria.
• This position is patient-sensitive and requires compliance with all associated immunization standards per CDC and hospital policy; limited exemptions may apply for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs.
• Applicants must demonstrate the ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Preferences

• Critical care experience preferred but not required.
• Inpatient experience preferred.

Pay

Pay range: $101,650 – $135,000 annually.

Schedule

45–50 hours per week (clinical and nonclinical duties). 13 shifts per month (approximately 13-hour day shifts with sign-outs), including a minimum of 5 night shifts per month. Variable shift schedule.