PS Physician Assistant

Job Summary

CVICU Position Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated nurse practitioner or physician's assistant to join our cardiovascular intensive care unit (CVICU) team. The APP will provide advanced care and support to critically ill patients recovering from cardiac surgery including management of mechanical circulatory support and heart/lung transplants. This is a role that will allow you to practice to the fullest extent of your scope and capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive assessments and physical exams of patients with cardiovascular conditions after cardiovascular surgery.
• Manage and coordinate care with a multidisciplinary team in the care-planning and management of post-operative cardiovascular surgery patients.
• Familiarity with and management of vasoactive infusions including titration of vasopressors and management of cardiogenic shock with inotropic infusions. Prescribe medications, order and interpret diagnostic tests.
• Provide critical care support including management of mechanical ventilation and mechanical circulatory support (MCS).
• Responsible for bedside procedures including arterial line placement, central line placement, pigtail thoracostomy tube placement, and intubation.

Preferences

(No specific preferences detailed in the main content.)

Minimum Qualifications

• Current licensure to practice as a Physician's 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.

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN42332B

Full Time or Part Time: Full Time

Work Schedule Summary: 12, 13-hour shifts per month with some night, weekend, and holiday requirements. No out-of-hospital call.

Department: 00265 - Cardiothoracic Division

Location: Campus

Pay Rate Range: 107411.20 - 166483.20

Close Date: 9/27/2025