PS Physician Assistant

The Utah Pectus Program (UPP) is a comprehensive initiative dedicated to the care of children, adolescents, and young adults with pectus and other chest wall deformities. Housed at the new Primary Children’s Hospital, Miller Campus in Lehi, UT, the program is focused on providing state-of-the-art care through a combination of surgical and nonoperative treatments. The UPP is committed to patient-centered care, innovation, and program growth, and we are seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to serve as the Program Manager and take ownership of this initiative. The APP Program Manager will work collaboratively with 4–6 surgeons and play a pivotal role in the development, and management of the program. This role includes both clinical responsibilities and program development, ensuring high-quality, coordinated care for patients while driving the program’s growth and outreach efforts.

Responsibilities

• Takes complex medical histories on patients referred for consultation by academic and community physicians.
• Performs physical examinations.
• Orders laboratory tests, x-rays, special imaging studies and other diagnostic procedures.
• Orders and supervises the administration of blood products.
• Reaches tentative diagnosis of medical, surgical and other conditions.
• Develops treatment plans in conjunction with attending physician to provide optimal patient medical management.
• Participates in continuing medical education to include specialty and sub-specialty meetings, clubs, boards and conferences.
• Assists in the collection of data for research projects.
• Orders consultations and interacts with members of other specialty medical teams.
• Participates in special projects and committee functions.

• Participate in a combined clinic with surgeons, evaluating and managing patients with chest wall deformities.
• Assist in the operating room for all Nuss procedures, bar removals, and other chest wall surgeries.
• Lead an independent APP clinic for postoperative care and nonoperative conditions (e.g., bracing and vacuum bell therapy).

• Take ownership of the UPP, serving as the primary point of contact for the program.
• Collaborate with the Program Director to develop and implement initiatives aimed at improving patient care and expanding
• program reach.
• Coordinate outreach efforts to regional and local providers, enhancing referrals and patient access.
• Create and maintain educational materials for patients and providers.

• Manage program-related data and outcomes using platforms such as REDCap.
• Work with the surgical team to optimize clinic workflows and patient experience.

• Ability to perform the key responsibilities of the job as outlined above.
• Ability to provide care appropriate to the population served.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.
• Demonstrated 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.

• 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 and behavioral health patients.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

• Certification in ACLS/BLS/NRP/ATLS may be required by your department or by privileging criteria.

Preferences

• Certification in ACLS/BLS/NRP/ATLS may be required by your department or by privileging criteria.
• Clinical experience in surgery preferred.
• Leadership and program development experience strongly preferred

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 patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients. All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. 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. The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and 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 Affirmative Action (OEO/AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/ Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu https://safety.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.

Open Date

01/22/2025

Requisition Number

PRN41033B

Job Title

PS Physician Assistant

Working Title

PS Physician Assistant

Job Grade

UGR

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

00913 – Pediatric Surgery Development

Location

Other

City

Lehi, UT

Type of Recruitment

External Posting

Pay Rate Range

100,000 – 135,866

Close Date

04/22/2025

Priority Review Date (Note – Posting may close at any time)