Preventative Cardiology Physician Assistant

We are seeking a Preventative Cardiology Physician Assistant to join the outpatient cardiology team at Primary Children's Hospital, providing care for children and adolescents with a broad range of cardiovascular conditions.

About the role

This is an entirely outpatient position without scheduled inpatient service or overnight call responsibilities. The weekly clinical schedule includes one full day in the Pediatric Preventive Cardiology Clinic and two full days in general pediatric cardiology clinics. Clinics may be located at the Eccles Outpatient Services Building in Salt Lake City, Primary Children's Hospital Miller Family Campus in Lehi, or the Intermountain Layton Hospital outpatient clinic, based on programmatic and patient-care needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive outpatient evaluation and management of children and adolescents with known or suspected cardiovascular conditions, including murmurs, chest pain, palpitations, syncope, dyslipidemia, and cardiovascular risk factors.
• Conduct two full days of general pediatric cardiology clinics each week with the support of attending pediatric cardiologists.
• Conduct one full day of Pediatric Preventive Cardiology Clinic each week with the support of attending pediatric cardiologists.
• Order, review, and communicate the results of laboratory testing, electrocardiograms, ambulatory rhythm monitoring, echocardiograms, and other diagnostic studies within the Physician Assistant's scope of practice.
• Provide counseling regarding cardiovascular risk reduction, nutrition, physical activity, medication adherence, and other preventive health strategies.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, dietitians, genetic counselors, exercise specialists, pharmacists, and other multidisciplinary team members to provide coordinated, patient- and family-centered care.
• Provide follow-up communication, results management, medication management, documentation, and care coordination for assigned patients.
• Facilitate appropriate referrals and transitions of care within the Heart Center and across other pediatric specialties.
• Maintain timely, accurate, and complete clinical documentation.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives designed to improve access, clinical outcomes, patient experience, care coordination, and operational efficiency.
• Assist with the development and implementation of standardized clinical pathways, protocols, and patient-education materials.
• Support data collection and review of program metrics for general and preventive cardiology clinics.
• Contribute to the continued development and expansion of outpatient pediatric cardiology services across Primary Children's Hospital locations.

Requirements

• 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 (to be obtained within 30 days of hire).
• This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements, including immunization according to CDC standards and hospital policy.
• Ability to meet physical demands, including lifting up to 100 pounds and moving medical equipment or patients.
• Demonstrated knowledge of life span growth and development principles to provide age-appropriate care.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in pediatric cardiology, pediatric primary care, family medicine, or another pediatric subspecialty.
• Experience evaluating and managing dyslipidemia, obesity-related cardiovascular risk, or inherited lipid disorders.
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary outpatient clinical program.
• Demonstrated excellence in clinical care, communication, collaboration, and patient- and family-centered care.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health care coverage at affordable rates.
• 14.2% retirement contributions.
• Generous paid leave time.
• 11 paid holidays per year.
• 50% tuition reduction for employees, spouses, and dependent children.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• University-provided basic employee life insurance coverage equal to a salary of up to $25,000.
• Variety of elective insurance coverage, including life insurance, short- and long-term disability, accidental death & dismemberment, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and pet insurance.
• Free transit on most UTA services.
• Employee discounts on cell phones & plans, entertainment, health and fitness, restaurants, retail, and travel.
• Professional development opportunities.

Pay

$105,893 - $138,000 per year.

Schedule

Full-time, Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Scheduled shifts may vary depending on operational needs. Opportunities for a hybrid telework schedule may be available after the training period, based on operational needs and individual performance.