Locum Physician Assistant (PA) - Hospitalist in Utah

Physician Assistant | Hospitalist
Location: Utah
Employer: LocumTenens.com
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Shift Information: 4 days x 10 hours
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id: ORD-222577-PA-UT
• Title: PA
• Dates Needed: November 2026 - April 2027
• Shift Type: Day Shift; Night Shift
• Assignment Type: Inpatient
• Call Required: No
• Board Certification Required: Yes
• Job Duration: Locums

This 289-bed pediatric hospital holds a Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center designation, providing a broad range of critical care services to a pediatric patient population. The facility maintains the clinical infrastructure and established protocols necessary to support inpatient pediatric critical care coverage. EPIC EMR is utilized for patient documentation and care coordination throughout the assignment period.

Utah offers clinicians on assignment access to a range of regional attractions and recreational opportunities throughout the year. The state features diverse natural landscapes, including access to national parks and scenic outdoor destinations, along with year-round activities suited to varied interests, including outdoor recreation, live music venues, sports events, and cultural festivals. Clinicians will find options for exploring historical sites, attending concerts and arts festivals, pursuing winter sports, and engaging with a broad monthly calendar of entertainment, shows, fairs, and classes throughout the region during their assignment.

A board-certified Pediatric Critical Care Physician Associate is required to provide inpatient coverage on a schedule of four 10-hour shifts per week, with shift times of 6:00 AM - 4:00 PM or 3:00 PM - 1:00 AM. Clinicians will manage an average of 7 patients per shift and are required to perform cardiac procedures, ECMO, Ventilation Therapy, CRRT, Lumbar Puncture, Chest Tube placement, and ET placement. All clinical documentation must be completed using the EPIC EMR system. Board certification and prescriptive authority are required for consideration.

• Case Load/PPD: 7 patients per shift
• Patient Population: Peds
• Location Type: On-Site
• Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes
• Government: No
• Shift Times: 4 x 10-hour shifts per week; 6:00 AM - 4:00 PM or 3:00 PM - 1:00 AM; no call required
• Procedures Required: Cardiac procedures; ECMO; Ventilation Therapy; CRRT; Lumbar Puncture; Chest Tube; ET placement
• CertificationsRequired: Board certification required; prescriptive authority required

Our services are 100% free for clinicians and are designed for a seamless experience with every assignment:

• Precision job matching with proprietary algorithm
• Rapid credentialing with Axuall Digital Wallet
• Concierge support with a dedicated clinician deployment specialist
• Digital hub for assignment details