PS Physician Assistant

Priority Review Date: 06/01/2026

Job Summary

The Physician Assistant (PA) chosen for this position will provide care to hospitalized patients primarily on our inpatient hematology service, with cross‑coverage on inpatient BMT service. This dynamic and challenging position requires excellent communication and collaboration skills. The PA will work with a high level of autonomy as an integral part of a multidisciplinary team to provide care to patients with complex hematologic malignancies who often also possess a wide range of comorbidities and internal medicine complications. The schedule is variable but will include days, weekends, and swing shifts.

About Huntsman Cancer Institute

The Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI) is an NCI‑designated Comprehensive Cancer Center and part of the University of Utah Health Care system, serving cancer patients throughout the Intermountain West. HCI’s guiding principle is to provide excellent patient‑focused care through a united effort.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments, diagnose, order, and interpret diagnostic tests.
• Initiate or recommend pharmacologic and non‑pharmacologic therapies within scope of practice.
• Provide patient and family education.
• Attend educational in‑services as appropriate. Participate in professional activities and organizations to maintain knowledge of current trends, practices, and developments.
• Perform selected invasive procedures for therapeutic and/or diagnostic reasons within scope of validated competence.
• Comply with medical records policies regarding complete and accurate documentation of patient care initiatives.
• Participate in quality, patient experience and efficiency improvement activities.
• Meet with patients, families, and significant others about health and illness, with the goal of promoting ongoing health maintenance.
• Evaluate, plan, implement, and re‑evaluate the care of individuals requiring emergency measures.
• Actively support Division and Program initiatives and goals.
• Work with Directors of Advanced Practice and Heme/BMT Medical Director to formulate a plan for professional development.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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 Qualifications

• Certification in ACLS, BLS, NRP, or ATLS may be required by your department or by privileging criteria.

Additional Employment Information

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the description.

EEO Statement

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