Physician Assistant-Hospitalists 

Job Summary 

This position is responsible for providing both primary and specialty medical services. This position may be required to access and administer medications within their scope of practice and according to state law. 

Responsibilities Essential Functions: 

• 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.

Problem Solving: 

• Ability to perform the essential functions 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. 

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

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

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.

Requisition Number: PRN43171B 

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time 

Work Schedule Summary: Monday through Friday 7:00 am to 5:00 pm 

Department: 00232 - General Internal Medicine 

Location: Campus 

Pay Rate Range: $113,597 to $124,597 

Close Date: 12/26/2025