Physician Assistant-Fellowship Hospitalist Program

Physician Assistant-Fellowship Hospitalist Program Job Summary The Division of General Internal Medicine of the University of Utah's School of Medicine is looking for motivated candidates who are interested in academic medicine to enter the Advance Practice Clinician Hospitalist Fellowship program. The program is designed to accommodate two fellows every 12 months, to provide the opportunity for comprehensive training in inpatient medicine, to broaden and strengthen knowledge, and to help develop an analytical and systematic approach in diagnosing and caring for hospitalized adult patients. Fellows will rotate with the infectious disease service, cardiology service, and the intensive care unit and will receive essential procedural and echocardiography training. Our goal is to help build confident providers, with effective communication skills, capable of advancing to take on full responsibility and autonomy in patient care. To apply, every applicant will include supporting evidence of successful completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program. Certification and licensure to practice and prescribe (with active DEA license) must also be provided. Entrance to the fellowship will be granted based on CV, three letters of recommendation from the program attended, a personal interview, and criminal background check. Program offers a competitive stipend. Full benefits, Palliative Care Conference, Western AF Symposium, UCARS (Utah Cardiac Recovery Symposium), cost of application and test for a Certificate of Added Qualification in Hospital Medicine offered by NCCPA. Before applying for this position please carefully review fellowship goals, benefits, and expectations on University of Utah General Internal Medicine website. Please send three letters of recommendation directly to Alex Gouttsoul, PA-C: View email address on click.appcast.io. Responsibilities Essential Functions Takes complex medical histories on patients referred for consultation by academic and community physicians. Performs physical examinations. Orders laboratory tests, x-rays, special imaging studies and other diagnostic procedures. Orders and supervises the administration of blood products. Reaches tentative diagnosis of medical, surgical and other conditions. Develops treatment plans in conjunction with attending physician to provide optimal patient medical management. Participates in continuing medical education to include specialty and sub-specialty meetings, clubs, boards and conferences. Assists in the collection of data for research projects. Orders consultations and interacts with members of other specialty medical teams. Participates in special projects and committee functions. 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 e-Credential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The e-Credential 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. Requisition Information Requisition Number: PRN44912B Full Time or Part Time? Full Time Work Schedule Summary: Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm with some weekends required Department: 00232 - General Internal Medicine Location: Campus Pay Rate Range: $85,000 Close Date: 8/5/2026 Open Until Filled: To apply, visit jeid-52d51a6a4e8525448cf52f76c12dcaef #J-18808-Ljbffr The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.