Pulmonary Hypertension Physician Assistant

Pulmonary Hypertension Physician Assistant The Division of Pediatric Cardiology at the University of Utah School of Medicine is seeking a Physician Assistant to support the Pediatric Pulmonary Hypertension (PH) Program at Primary Children's Hospital. The Physician Assistant will serve as a key member of the multidisciplinary pulmonary hypertension team and will support clinical care, care coordination, and program development for children with pulmonary vascular disease. The Physician Assistant will work closely with pulmonary hypertension physicians, nurse coordinators, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver care in both outpatient and inpatient settings. This role offers an opportunity to develop expertise in the management of pediatric pulmonary hypertension while helping support the continued growth of the Pulmonary Hypertension Program at Primary Children's Hospital. Benefits Excellent healthcare coverage at affordable rates 14.2% retirement contributions Generous paid leave time 11 paid holidays per year 50% tuition reduction for employees, spouses, and dependent children Flex spending accounts Basic employee life insurance coverage equal to a salary of up to $25,000 Variety of elective insurance coverage, including life insurance, short and long‑term disability, accidental death & dismemberment, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and pet Free transit on most UTA services Employee discounts on a variety of products and services, including cell phones & plans, entertainment, health and fitness, restaurants, retail, and travel Professional development opportunities Responsibilities Essential Functions Outpatient Clinical Care Participate in pulmonary hypertension outpatient clinics initially with PH attending physicians and eventually see patients independently as competency develops. Perform comprehensive clinical assessments including patient history, physical exams, and medication management. Provide patient and family education regarding pulmonary hypertension, disease management, and treatment plans. Coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams involved in the management of pulmonary hypertension patients. Assist with ordering and coordinating laboratory testing, imaging studies, and specialty referrals. Support clinic follow‑up including test results, medication adjustments, equipment orders, and patient communication. Assist with insurance authorizations and appeals for pulmonary hypertension therapies. Triage patient phone calls in collaboration with the PH nurse coordinator and communicate urgent concerns to PH attending physicians. Participate in multidisciplinary clinic conferences and care planning discussions. Inpatient Clinical Care Develop progressive independence in the consultative care of hospitalized children with pulmonary hypertension. Participate in inpatient consultation services for pulmonary hypertension patients. Round on stable chronic inpatients including NICU and other inpatient units outside of the CICU. Participate in CICU rounds as a pulmonary hypertension consultant in collaboration with the primary team. Serve as a clinical resource for management of pulmonary hypertension therapies including oral, intravenous, subcutaneous, and inhaled treatments. Facilitate approval, initiation, and medication refill coordination for PH therapies with the PH nurse coordinator. Provide education and training for patients, families, and clinical staff regarding pulmonary hypertension management and home monitoring. Participate in discharge planning and transitions of care for PH patients. Attend cardiac catheterization procedures to support care coordination and patient education when appropriate. Participate in weekly multidisciplinary care conferences. Program Development, Quality Improvement, and Research Participate in development and revision of clinical protocols and care pathways related to pulmonary hypertension. Contribute to quality improvement initiatives focused on outcomes for pediatric pulmonary hypertension patients. Assist with data collection and reporting for national registries and program accreditation requirements. Support ongoing program development initiatives within the Pediatric Pulmonary Hypertension Program. Participate in clinical research and collaborative studies when appropriate. Provide educational presentations to multidisciplinary teams regarding pulmonary hypertension care. Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation: This position involves intensive work that may exert up to 100 pounds and may consistently require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling or otherwise moving objects, such as medical equipment, or patients while providing medical care. Workers in this position may be exposed to infectious diseases and may be required to function around prisoners or behavioral health patients. The staff member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate 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 Current licensure to practice as a Physician Assistant from the State of Utah. Current RQI Healthcare Provider e‑Credential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The e‑Credential is to be obtained within 30 days of hire. Certifications 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. Preferences Prior experience in pediatric cardiology, pulmonary hypertension, congenital heart disease, or critical care. Experience working in multidisciplinary clinical teams. Strong organizational and communication skills. Interest in program development, quality improvement, and clinical research. #J-18808-Ljbffr