Job Details

Clinical Attending

Position Number: 6398120
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Position Type: Medicine - Physician Assistant

Clinical Attending

Details

We invite you to join the Division of Physician Assistant Education and Sciences (DPAES) in the School of Medicine, University of Utah. We are seeking a board-certified physician assistant for the position of Clinical Attending to work in partnership with the School of Dentistry's Oral Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS) team. This position also provides opportunities for involvement in research, education, and administration/service, depending on the expertise and interest of candidates. The ideal candidate would have 5+ years of surgical experience.

The intent of this position is to enhance patient care efficiency and quality by integrating a Physician Assistant (PA) into the OMFS team, assisting with pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative tasks. Expected Outcomes include improved patient preparation and follow-up, enhanced surgical outcomes and patient satisfaction, efficient handling of routine tasks, allowing the surgeon to focus more on complex care and procedural duties, and enhanced educational opportunities for PA students, aligning with the institution's academic goals.

Scope of Work:

Pre-operative care

Intra-operative assistance

Post-operative care and rounds

Emergency department consults

Patient admissions and follow-up

Administrative and support tasks
Clinical resources include:

Favorable malpractice environment

On-site Care Team

Robust administrative support team

Exceptional clinic staff support

Qualifications:

Board certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
Unrestricted current Utah state medical license or eligible
Experience in clinical medicine and teaching preferred
Greater than 5 years of surgical experience preferred

FTE: 1.0

Quicklink for Posting: https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/185569

Please contact Kelly Aldridge @ kelly.aldridge@hsc.utah.edu with any questions regarding this posting.

School of Dentistry
The School of Dentistry fosters a humanistic, evidence-based approach to patient care. We are looking for applicants who are committed to the school's mission of caring for the underserved and who value compassion, excellence, and innovation. We seek applicants with insights and vision for partnering with other primary healthcare professionals to improve oral and overall health for patients.

Division of Physician Assistant Education and Sciences Mission Statement
To promote accessible, equitable, high-quality patient-centered health care through innovative and inclusive education, clinical care, leadership, scholarship, health policy, and advocacy, and global community partner engagement.
Clinical Mission Statement: To address and bridge care gaps, ensuring equitable access to high-quality healthcare for all individuals. DPAES is dedicated to providing comprehensive, patient-centered care that meets the diverse needs of our population. By leveraging innovative practices, interdisciplinary collaboration, and a commitment to continuous improvement, we strive to eliminate disparities in health outcomes and enhance the overall well-being of our patients.

The University of Utah was founded in 1850, is a member of the BIG 12, is ranked as one of the top US public research universities, and is particularly distinguished in medicine, genetics, and engineering. Located in Salt Lake City, adjacent to the beautiful Wasatch Mountains, the University of Utah is the flagship institution of higher learning in Utah, serving over 31,000 students, including over 2,000 international students and scholars from over 114 different countries.

The University of Utah Health (U of U Health) is a patient-focused center distinguished by collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. The U of U Health values candidates who are committed to fostering and furthering the culture of compassion, collaboration, innovation, accountability, acceptance, integrity, quality, and trust that is integral to our mission.

Department: 00962 - Physician Asst. Ed. & Science
City: Salt Lake City, UT
Track: Non Tenure Track
Close Date: 10/20/2025
Open Until Filled: No
Requisition Number: PRN03861F

To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/185949

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.

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