Job Details

Physician Assistant

Position Number: 6835781
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Position Type: Medicine - Physician Assistant

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, including new patient evaluations, return visits, procedural consents, longitudinal follow-up, and optional participation in vein procedures. The ideal candidate works effectively in a collaborative team environment, communicates clearly, and demonstrates a commitment to high-quality, evidence-based care.

As part of a world-class institution with excellent benefits, our APCs have ongoing educational opportunities-including weekly vascular-focused conferences-and access to research, quality improvement, and project involvement.

The Vascular Surgery group includes 7 faculty surgeons, 2 fellows, and 9 APCs. This APC role will be integrated into our outpatient vein program rather than the 24/7 inpatient coverage team. Candidates with interest in procedural participation (such as assisting with endovenous ablations, sclerotherapy, or other office-based vein interventions) will have opportunities for progressive skill development.

In addition to direct patient care, intermittent teaching interaction with residents, medical students, and APC students may be expected, along with participation in team meetings, conferences, and special projects.

This position is considered Category I: Mandatory and required on-campus or in clinic to support on-site operations. Employees hired into this category must be physically present at the work location if healthy and without COVID-19 symptoms.

Responsibilities

Conduct 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.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities.

Work Environment

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

Minimum Qualifications
Required:

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. The eCredential is to be obtained within 30 days of hire.

Preferred:

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

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. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Disclaimer:
This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

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Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN43950B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: APCs in the vein-care program will work a full-time, outpatient schedule consisting primarily of weekday clinic hours. Typical schedules include 8-10 hour shifts, averaging 4-5 days per week (approximately 40 hours/week). Time will be divided between new patient evaluations, return visits, procedure consents, post-procedure follow-ups, and dedicated procedural sessions as competence and interest allow. Occasional schedule adjustments may occur based on clinic needs, patient volume, or procedural availability, but no inpatient, night, or 24-hour shifts are required.
Department: 00917 - Vascular Surgery Development
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: 105,975 - 131,175
Close Date: 4/6/2026
Open Until Filled:

To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/194543