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
University provided 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
Additional benefits information is available at
https://benefits.utah.edu/.
Responsibilities
Essential FunctionsClinical
- Provide comprehensive outpatient evaluation and management of
children and adolescents with known or suspected cardiovascular
conditions, including murmurs, chest pain, palpitations, syncope,
dyslipidemia, and cardiovascular risk factors.
- Conduct two full days of general pediatric cardiology clinics
each week with the support of attending pediatric
cardiologists.
- Conduct one full day of Pediatric Preventive Cardiology Clinic
each week with the support of attending pediatric
cardiologists.
- Order, review, and communicate the results of laboratory
testing, electrocardiograms, ambulatory rhythm monitoring,
echocardiograms, and other diagnostic studies within the Nurse
Practitioner's scope of practice.
- Provide counseling regarding cardiovascular risk reduction,
nutrition, physical activity, medication adherence, and other
preventive health strategies.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, dietitians, genetic
counselors, exercise specialists, pharmacists, and other
multidisciplinary team members to provide coordinated, patient- and
family-centered care.
- Provide follow-up communication, results management, medication
management, documentation, and care coordination for assigned
patients.
- Facilitate appropriate referrals and transitions of care within
the Heart Center and across other pediatric specialties.
- Maintain timely, accurate, and complete clinical
documentation.
- Demonstrate strong communication, teamwork, and
reliability.
Program Development and Academic Work
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives designed to
improve access, clinical outcomes, patient experience, care
coordination, and operational efficiency.
- Assist with the development and implementation of standardized
clinical pathways, protocols, and patient-education materials.
- Support data collection and review of program metrics for
general and preventive cardiology clinics.
- Contribute to the continued development and expansion of
outpatient pediatric cardiology services across Primary Children's
Hospital locations.
Reporting RelationshipThis position reports to the
Division Chief of Pediatric Cardiology or the Division Chief's
designee and works collaboratively with the medical directors and
clinical leadership of the general and preventive cardiology
programs.
CommentsEmployee 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
Required
Licensure to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in the State of
Utah.
Preferred
Certification in ACLS/BLS/NRP/ATLS may be required by your
department or by privileging criteria.
Utah State prescriptive privileges.
Licensure is obtained by completing a Master's degree in Nursing or
equivalency (the only equivalency to the Master's degree is current
licensure as a Nurse Practitioner) and a National Certification
which requires the successful completion of a nationally accredited
examination.
UHPPM 1-56 requires that newly hired non-physician providers apply
for credentialing and privileging at the time of hire.
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
Department Preferences
- Previous experience in pediatric cardiology, pediatric primary
care, family medicine, or another pediatric subspecialty.
- Experience evaluating and managing dyslipidemia,
obesity-related cardiovascular risk, or inherited lipid
disorders.
- Experience working within a multidisciplinary outpatient
clinical program.
- Demonstrated excellence in clinical care, communication,
collaboration, and patient and family-centered care.
Applicants will be screened according to
preferences.
Special Instructions
Requisition Number: PRN45774B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: Full-time, entirely outpatient
position without scheduled inpatient service or overnight call
responsibilities. The weekly clinical schedule includes two
full days of general pediatric cardiology clinic and one full day
of Pediatric Preventive Cardiology Clinic. Clinic location
assignments and the remainder of the work schedule will be based on
programmatic and patient-care needs. Monday through Friday
from 8:00 am- 5:00 pm. Scheduled shifts may vary depending on
operational needs. As with any active medical practitioner, hours
may extend to accomplish the work required that particular
day. Opportunities for a hybrid telework schedule may be
available if supported by operational needs after training period
is complete provided the arrangement is supported by operational
needs and individual performance. Telework arrangements are not
guaranteed and may be modified or discontinued at any time based on
business requirements or performance. Employees approved for hybrid
telework must provide their own private workspace, secure internet
connection, and demonstrate the ability to work
independently.
Department: 00848 - Pediatric Administration
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: $105,893 - $138,000
Close Date: 10/29/2026
Open Until Filled:
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