PS Physician Assistant-Spine/MSK Job Salt Lake City area,Utah USA,Doctor/Physician

Overview

Job Summary: Candidate must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to patients being seen in the integrated sports/spine program. The individual must demonstrate knowledge and the ability to assess data regarding the patient's status and provide care as described. This position is located at the South Jordan Health Center.

Responsibilities

Evaluation and treatment in sports/spine care.

Work closely with, and under the supervision of, a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) physician.

Take complex medical histories on patients for consultation by academic and community physicians.

Order consultations and interact with members of other specialty medical teams, particularly neurosurgery and orthopedic surgery.

Perform physical examinations on new and returning spine patients.

Order laboratory tests, x-rays, special imaging studies and other diagnostic procedures.

Perform trigger point injections, bursa injections as needed for treatment of related pain disorders.

Monitor dosages and adjust medications.

Order and supervise the administration of physical therapy.

Reach tentative diagnosis of medical, surgical and other conditions.

Develop treatment plans in conjunction with attending physician to provide optimal patient medical management.

Counsel patients and families about health, wellness, illness and maintenance.

Participate in continuing medical education to include specialty and sub-specialty meetings, clubs, boards and conferences.

Willingness to participate in quality improvement activities.

May assist in research projects.

Participates in special projects and committee functions.

Preferences

Specialty: Sports medicine or spine care highly preferred.

Schedule

Late clinic hours may be required based on clinic space availability.

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.

Additional Information

Disclaimer: This job description is not designed to be a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Requisition Number: PRN
44069B

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Work Schedule Summary

Department: 00251 - Physical Med & Rehab

Location: Campus

Pay Rate Range: Commensurate with experience

Close Date: 4/22/2026

Open Until Filled

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PS Physician Assistant-Spine​/MSK

PS Physician Assistant-Spine/MSK