PS Physician Assistant
Company: The University of Utah
Location: Lehi
Posted on: April 4, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Summary The NP/PA-C in the Department of Otolaryngology –
Head & Neck Surgery, located primarily at the Primary Children’s
Hospital Lehi, is seeking an advanced practice provider to join the
group. 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. Outpatient clinic – Primary Children’s
Hospital, Lehi, Riverton Inpatient rounding, admitting, discharges,
consults etc. Primary Call at Lehi Participation in team meetings,
education conferences, and special projects as required.
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’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. 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.
Keywords: The University of Utah, Riverton , PS Physician Assistant, Healthcare , Lehi, Utah
