PS Nurse Practitioner
Listed on 2026-01-01
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Nursing
Healthcare Nursing, Nurse Practitioner
Details
Open Date 11/10/2025
Requisition Number PRN
16524N
Job Title PS Nurse Practitioner
Working Title PS Nurse Practitioner
Career Progression Track UGR
Track Level
FLSA Code Professional
Patient Sensitive Job Code? Yes
Type Non Benefited Staff / Student
Temporary? Yes
Standard Hours per Week minimum of 40
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Summary
M-F – 7am – 3pm or based on attending physician schedule
Is this a work study job? No
VP Area U of U Health - Academics
Department 00251 - Physical Med & Rehab - Oper
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range Commensurate with experience
Close Date 02/12/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job SummaryThis is a temporary position expected to last six months. This position is located on the inpatient unit of the Neilsen Rehabilitation Hospital, assisting our physicians with the inpatient service. You will coordinate all patient care responsibilities with your supervising physician and your work will include:
ResponsibilitiesEssential Functions
Be a key team member with physiatrists, residents, consult physicians, and nursing staff.
Assess the physical condition of neurologic patients (stroke, traumatic brain, and spinal cord injured) by performing oral and physical examinations.
Work in an interdisciplinary team environment with physicians and other team members (nursing and therapists) by developing daily treatment plans based on patient status.
Order and evaluate diagnostic tests, with the assistance of attending physicians, to identify and assess the patient’s clinical condition and related health care needs.
Initiate and/or recommend therapeutic treatment and procedures in accordance with approved protocols/policy.
Complete medical records and accurate documentation of patient care.
Work with hospital resources (social workers, discharge planner, etc.) in counseling patients, families, and significant others about the health care continuum options upon discharge from the Rehab Unit.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above.
Demonstrated clinical competence and in-depth knowledge of specialty area.
Demonstrated leadership, teaching, research and communication skills.
Ability to provide care appropriate to the population served.
Minimum QualificationsRequired
Licensure to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in the State of Utah.
Preferred
Certification in ACLS / BLS / NRP / ATLS may be required by your department or by privileging criteria.
Utah State prescriptive privileges.
Licensure is obtained by completing a Master’s degree in Nursing or equivalency (the only equivalency to the Master’s degree is current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner) and a National Certification which requires the successful completion of a nationally accredited examination.
UHPPM 1-56 requires that newly hired non-physician providers apply for credentialing and privileging at the time of hire.
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.
DisclaimerThis 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.
Additional InformationThe University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement…
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