PS Physician Assistant
Announcement
Details
Open Date
08/03/2026
Requisition Number
PRN45818B
Job Title
PS Physician Assistant
Working Title
Physician Assistant - Dermatology APC Fellowship
Career Progression Track
UGR
Track Level
FLSA Code
Professional
Patient Sensitive Job Code?
Yes
Standard Hours per Week
40
Full Time or Part Time?
Full Time
Shift
Day
Work Schedule Summary
Monday - Friday
January 2027 - December 2027
VP Area
U of U Health - Academics
Department
01455 - Dermatology Clinical Hpp
Location
Other
City
Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment
External Posting
Pay Rate Range
70,000
Close Date
08/21/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary
The Department of Dermatology of the University of Utah's School of Medicine is looking for motivated candidates who are interested in academic medicine to enter the Advanced Practice Clinician Dermatology Fellowship. The fellowship is designed to provide the opportunity for comprehensive training in dermatology, to broaden and strengthen knowledge, and to help develop an analytical and systematic approach to diagnosing and caring for dermatology patients. Fellows will rotate in various general dermatology and sub-specialty clinics, and Rapid Access Dermatology Clinic. Our goal is to help build confident providers with effective communication skills who are capable of providing high-quality patient care.
This position is responsible for providing both specialty and sub-specialty care. This position may be required to access and administer medications within their scope of practice and according to state law.
This position is benefitted but is time-limited for one year. This position is probationary. Throughout probation employment is "at will" and can be released for business reasons substantiated by the hiring department, subject to review and approval by University Human Resource Management.
Refer to application instructions in the "Preferences" section below.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions
Obtains focused medical histories and performs specialty appropriate physical examinations.
Identifies diagnoses and formulates an appropriate medical plan and prognosis.
Collaborates with physician(s) regarding complex patient medical plans and treatments.
Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests appropriately.
Performs selected invasive procedures for therapeutic and/or diagnostic reasons within scope of validated competence.
Initiates and/or recommends pharmacologic therapies or other forms of related therapeutic treatment and procedures in accordance with approved protocols/policy.
Complies with medical records policies regarding the complete and accurate documentation of patient care. Initiates and maintains required records and legal documents.
Participates in continuing medical education, including specialty and sub-specialty meetings, clubs, boards and conferences.
Counsels patients, families and significant others about health and illness, and promotes health maintenance.
Assists in the collection of data for research projects.
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.
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.
Preferences
To meet application requirements, applicants must submit:
- Curriculum Vitae (submit in the "Resume" section)
- Personal Statement (submit in the "Cover Letter" section): A concise one-page personal statement that expresses reasons for applying for the Dermatology APC Fellowship
- Transcripts: Unofficial transcripts are accepted for the application process.
- Two Professional References (submit all info together in "Letter of Recommendation 1" section): Provide the names and contact information for two individuals; our hiring committee will contact each reference requesting a letter of recommendation focusing on clinical acumen and skills, as well as didactic capacity and ability.
Type
Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Refer to application instructions in the "Preferences" section
Additional Information
The 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 (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.
Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
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