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Physician Assistant (Fellowship)

Position Number: 7092188
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Position Type: Medicine - Physician Assistant

Physician Assistant (Fellowship)

Job Summary

NOTE: This posting is for the Year 1 of a 2-year Fellowship Training Program within the Interventional Radiology Department. Advancement to Year 2 is contingent upon successful completion of Year 1. See below for more details.

This program is currently looking to fill 1 opening for an APC/APP position for someone who is interested in developing and expanding their medical expertise on top of their license(s).

This would be filled by either a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
This fellowship is being handled by leadership within the I.R. department.
Two job postings are listed for this opening under a Nurse Practitioner and a Physician Assistant

Nurse Practitioners can apply here: https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/200259.

Fellowship Summary:
This is immersive fellowship provides structured clinical training, progressive procedural experience, and comprehensive didactic education aligned with the Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) APP Core Curriculum. Fellows work closely with experienced interventional radiologists, and APC/APPs to develop expertise in image-guided procedures, peri-procedural patient management, and complex clinical decision-making. During the first year, fellows focus on foundational IR skills through core clinical rotations, supervised procedural training, and structured didactics. In the second year, fellows transition into an Instructor-level role, gaining greater clinical independence while expanding their experience through advanced rotations in areas such as oncology, hepatology, vascular disease, and surgery.

Graduates of the program are prepared to practice independently as Interventional Radiology APC/APPs in both academic and community environments, equipped with the procedural competency, clinical judgment, and leadership skills required in this rapidly evolving specialty.

The fellowship reflects the University of Utah's commitment to innovative education, multidisciplinary collaboration, and excellence in patient care, while supporting the growth of the next generation of Interventional Radiology APC/APP leaders.

Upon completion of the program, the IR APC/APP fellow will receive a certificate from the University of Utah School of Medicine confirming successful completion of all curriculum requirements and satisfactory achievement of the program's core competencies. Graduates will be eligible for credentialing in multiple interventional radiology procedures after demonstrating not only technical proficiency, but also the ability to recognize potential complications and manage them appropriately.

The IR APC/APP Fellowship requires a two-year employment commitment from the fellow. Progression from the IR APC/APP Fellow year to the IR APC/APP Instructor year, as well as successful completion of the fellowship, is not guaranteed. Advancement is contingent upon satisfactory clinical performance, achievement of milestone targets, completion of procedural and educational requirements, demonstration of professionalism, teamwork, and approval by the Program Director and Division Leadership. Successful completion of Year 1 is required for progression to the Instructor role.

Appointment & Benefits

Successful completion of Year 1 is required for progression to the Instructor role.

Year 1: IR APC/APP Fellows receive a salary of $85,000 with full fellowship benefits, including health insurance coverage, paid time off and a very competitive benefits package.
Year 2: IR APC/APP Instructors receive compensation per the APC/APP salary grid dependent upon any experience prior to enrollment into the IR APC/APP Fellowship.

Responsibilities
PROGRAM DETAILS-

The program is structured as follows:

Year 1 - IR APC/APP Fellowship Curriculum:

Clinical training

Fellows are assigned to the Core IR Service and participate in inpatient and outpatient rotations, post-procedural care, and performance of procedures with graduated responsibility.

Required rotations

Medical and Surgical ICUs for a total of 4 weeks (2 weeks with each service)
Call shifts - responsibilities are determined by rotation, level of training, and departmental policy
Call will not be required during ICU rotations

Didactic Curriculum

Completion of structured didactics covering all but not limited to: IR fundamentals, vascular access, hepatobiliary disease, embolization, oncology, neurovascular, musculoskeletal, lymphatic interventions, and radiation safety

Scholarly and academic activities

Monthly journal club, case conferences, simulation and completion of core lectures
Participation in quality improvement, educational, or scholarly activities is expected when opportunities align with departmental priorities and institutional resources
Giving inter-departmental lectures and teaching opportunities

Year 2 - IR APC/APP Instructor Curriculum:

Role definition

Instructors function with increasing independence while maintaining educational oversight

Clinical Responsibilities

Independent consult management, peri- and post-procedural care, credentialed procedures, workflow optimization, and reaching responsibilities
Teaching responsibilities may include participation in the education of medical students, residents, fellows, and APC/APPs
May include onboarding and mentorship of new APC/APP hires

Elective Rotations

Six elective rotations, selected with program leadership
May include vascular ultrasound, neuro-vascular, neuro-spine, MSK, abdominal, oncology (Huntsman Cancer Center), GI/hepatology, transplant surgery, trauma surgery, pediatric IR and community IR/off-campus clinic exposure

Selection Criteria:

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 Interventional Radiology APC/APP Fellowship Program seeks someone with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills who is self-motivated to achieve excellence and committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to the University of Utah mission.

Academic Pursuits-Protected academic time is provided to allow for particpants.This position is responsible for providing both primary and specialty medical services. This position may be required to access and administer medications within their scope of practice and according to state law.

Elective Time-In Year 2, the APC/APP Instructor will be allowed up to six elective rotations, selected with approval from program leadership. These may include vascular ultrasound, neuro-vascular, neuro-spine, MSK, abdominal, oncology (Huntsman Cancer Center), GI/hepatology, transplant surgery, trauma surgery, pediatric IR and community IR/off-campus clinic exposure.

Program Goals:The Interventional Radiology Advanced Practice Clinician (APP) Fellowship at the University of Utah is designed to develop highly skilled, confident APC/APPs who are prepared to thrive in the fast-paced and evolving field of Interventional Radiology. Through immersive clinical training, structured education, and close mentorship from experienced interventional radiologists and APC/APPs, the program aims to:

1. Build Procedural and Clinical Expertise:Fellows gain hands-on experience across a wide range of image-guided procedures while developing the clinical judgment necessary to manage complex patients before, during, and after interventions.

2. Develop Independent IR APC/APP Practice: The program emphasizes progressive responsibility, allowing fellows to transition from supervised training to independent practice as they build procedural competence and confidence

3. Foster Advanced Clinical Decision-Making: By working closely with multidisciplinary teams across oncology, hepatology, vascular disease, trauma, and transplant care, fellows learn to integrate imaging, clinical data, and procedural strategy to guide patient-centered treatment.

4. Prepare APC/APP Leaders in Interventional Radiology: Graduates are equipped not only with technical and clinical skills, but also with the professional foundation needed to contribute to academic IR programs, support clinical innovation, and mentor future APC/APPs entering the specialty.

Prepare APC/APP Leaders in Interventional Radiology:Graduates are equipped not only with technical and clinical skills, but also with the professional foundation needed to contribute to academic IR programs, support clinical innovation, and mentor future APC/APPs entering the specialty.

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
Eligibility:

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire:

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Master's program
Official undergraduate and PA/NP program transcripts
Licensure to practice as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner within the state of Utah
Proof of national board certification from appropriate certifying agency (NCCPA, ANCC, AANPCB)
Active certification in BLS/ACLS
Prescriptive authority within the state of Utah

Applicants must be able to provide the above and apply for hospital provider credentialing at time of hire.

This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill 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 vaccinations.

Special Instructions
How to Apply:

Documents Required at Time of Application:

Application (link will be active in early April)
CV/Resume
Personal statement regarding why you are interested in the IR APC/APP Fellowship
- Please limit to roughly 1 page

Application Overview & Timeline

Early April - First day to accept applications
May 1, 2026 - Preferred application deadline
May 2026 - Virtual interviews
May 2026 - Offers sent
- 72 hours to accept offer before it is offered to the next candidate from the ranked alternate list
Could start as early as September 1, 2026

Requisition Number: PRN44778B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: 0.75 FTE(30 hours/week) - 1.00 FTE (40 hours/week) options available for this position.
Department: 00877 - Radiology Clinical
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: $85,000
Close Date: 7/15/2026
Open Until Filled:

To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/200385