Physician Assistant, Cardiac Electrophysiology-EP

Physician Assistant, Cardiac Electrophysiology-EP

University of Utah Health Research – Division of Cardiology, Salt Lake City, UT.
Open Date: 08/26/2025
Close Date: 02/28/2026

Requisition Number: PRN
42955B
Pay Rate: $113,597‑$136,597 DOE
Full‑Time, Day Shift, Campus – outpatient–based with Regional Redwood & Redstone community clinics and outreach clinics.

• Track Level: UGR
• Career Progression Track: UGR
• FLSA Code:
  Professional
• Patient Sensitive Job Code:
  Yes
• Standard Hours per Week: 40
• VP Area: U of U Health – Academics
• Department: 00226 – Cardiology
• Location:
  
  Campus
• City:
  Salt Lake City, UT
• Type of Recruitment:
  External Posting
• Shift: Day
• Work Schedule
  
  Summary:
  
  TBD
• Buy‑in for Utah Retirement Systems (URS) is an option for eligible new hires

The Division of Cardiology seeks a motivated, enthusiastic Physician Assistant to join our Cardiac Electrophysiology (EP) team. The role is primarily outpatient based, focusing on the Redwood and Redstone community clinic locations, with possible participation in outreach clinics. You will coordinate patient care with physicians, fellows, nurse practitioners, nurses, and other staff to manage patients with cardiac arrhythmias, pacemakers, and defibrillators within a collaborative, patient‑centered environment.

• Assess physical condition of patients through examinations and medical history collection.
• Formulate medical plans based on patient condition.
• Consult with physician(s) regarding patient health care plans and treatment.
• Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient clinical problems and health care needs.
• Perform selected procedures for therapeutic and/or diagnostic reasons within scope of practice.
• Initiate and/or recommend medical drug therapies or other related treatment and procedures in accordance with approved policy.
• Comply with medical records policies for complete and accurate documentation, maintaining required records and legal documents.
• Participate in quality improvement activities.
• Educate patients regarding medical conditions and promote health maintenance.
• Evaluate, plan, implement, and re‑evaluate care of individuals requiring emergency measures.

• Current licensure to practice as a Physician Assistant in Utah.
• Current RQI Healthcare Provider e‑Credential through the University of Utah Health RQI system (to be obtained within 30 days of hire).

• Specialty experience in Cardiac Electrophysiology preferred.
• Certification in ACLS, BLS, NRP, or ATLS (as required by department).
• Utah State prescriptive privileges.
• Immunization per CDC and hospital policies.

University benefits include medical‑dental‑wellness coverage, paid leave, tuition assistance for employees and families, free UTA transport pass, and an additional immediately vested 14.2% salary employer contribution. Detailed benefit information is available at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Position may require successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen. Potential applicants may be subject to Utah Retirement Systems (URS) eligibility; new hires may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before becoming eligible for retirement. The University of Utah is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. Veterans’ preference is extended per University policy and Utah state law.

Reasonable accommodations for disabilities may be provided upon request.

The University of Utah values diversity and is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. The University does not discriminate based on 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. Candidates in the education program are protected from sex discrimination under Title IX. For more information on Title IX, the Office of Equal Opportunity and the Office of the Chair, consult the relevant university offices or send inquiries.

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