Job Summary
The ideal candidate will provide antepartum care, routine
gynecologic services and primary care in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, General Division and Maternal Fetal Medicine
Division.
As a patient-focused organization, the University of Utah Health Sciences exists to enhance the health and well-being of people
through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and
respect. The Health Sciences Center seeks faculty and staff who are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation,
responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission.
Responsibilities
Essential
Functions
- Serves in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, General Division and Maternal Fetal Medicine Division. Will
function broadly within the specialty of OB/GYN, caring for both high and low risk patients in a clinic environment. - Works with
medical assistants, health care assistants and unlicensed support staff. - Manage advanced-practice OBGYN patients & clinic
including, but not limited to well-woman care/annual exams, obstetrical and gynecologic problems, routine prenatal care and testing, and
some primary care problems. - Assesses the physical condition of a group of patients by performing physical examinations and
obtaining medical histories. - Formulates the medical plan and prognosis based on patient’s condition.
- Consults with
physician(s) regarding patient health care plans and treatment. - Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and
assess the patient’s clinical problems and health care needs. - Performs selected invasive procedures for therapeutic and/or
diagnostic reasons within scope of validated competence. - Initiates and/or recommends medical drug 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 quality improvement activities.
- Counsels patients, families and significant others about health and illness,
and promotes health maintenance. - Evaluates, plans, implements, and re-evaluates the care of individuals requiring emergency
measures. - Manage follow-up and patient care, triage calls, review lab data, review and prepare client EMR for each clinic day,
assist in patient care, bill and code for services, via in person or phone calls for patients in both the Maternal Fetal Medicine and the
General Divisions in the Department of OBGYN, and/or in tertiary clinics outside of the hospital (ex: Madsen Women’s health clinic),
messaging or other methods as appropriate through telephone, Epic, Outlook, pager or other means of messaging. - Works closely with
support staff (MA’s, healthcare assistants, Immunization nurses, and externs) in clinic, provide leadership and assistance to medical
students, and residents.
Team Culture
- Supports a transparent and supportive work environment.
- Reliable, displays a positive attitude, does not engage in gossip, supports the team and is flexible.
- Communicates problems,
issues and frustrations to supervisor and/or OB/WCSL Leadership.
Problem Solving
- Ability to perform the
essential functions of the job as outlined above. - Demonstrated clinical competence and in-depth knowledge of specialty area.
- Demonstrated leadership, teaching, research and communication skills.
- Ability to provide care appropriate to the population
served.
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
Special
Instructions
Requisition Number: PRN45178B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary:
Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm. Some earlier mornings and later evenings may be required. There is also the option to work 4 10
Hour days.
Department: 00925 – General Obstetrics & Gyn Div
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: $96,000 -
$185,746 DOQ
Close Date: 8/28/2026
Open Until Filled:
To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/202694
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