Pediatrics - Developmental-Behavioral Job at Intermountain Health in Salt Lake City, UT

Job Description:
Our Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) are accountable for the provision of patient care at top of licensure within their scope of practice. The APP is licensed, credentialed and privileged to perform such duties as maintenance and promotion of health and prevention of disease; assessment, diagnosis, treatment, correction, consultation, procedures as outlined by specialty, and referral for health problems; education of the patient, patient's family, clinical staff, and others; prescription or administration of prescription drugs or devices in accordance with a consultation and referral plan; consultation with other healthcare providers; appropriate and timely documentation of clinical care; and continually learning and developing for optimal patient care and outcomes.

APPs may also participate in research and utilizes evidence-based practice to promote quality patient care, protocol development, care process model development, and best practice standards for assigned patient population.
This Fellowship is a 12-month opportunity for a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to obtain invaluable education and clinical experience in pediatric emergency medicine at Intermountain Primary Children's Hospital, a pediatric trauma center serving the entire Intermountain West. Our team cares for patients at both our Salt Lake City Campus, a level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center, and our Lehi Miller Family Campus, a Level 2 Pediatric Trauma Center.

We are thrilled to offer one advanced practice provider (APP) fellow an exciting opportunity to learn the essential skills, confidence and clinical judgement to provide exceptional care to acutely ill and injured children. The fellowship will provide a phased orientation to pediatric emergency medicine, functioning under the supervision of skilled advanced practice providers and physicians, gaining independence as the year progresses. The fellow will join a team of nineteen advanced practice providers with a wide range of clinical experience and background. The APP can anticipate caring for between 100-150 patients per month by the end of their fellowship. APPs in the emergency department help to care for critically ill patients, patients in the trauma bay, perform various procedures and care for patients across all acuity levels. The advanced practice provider will work together with a growing team of 49 attendings, enjoying a culture of inclusion as an important part of the emergency department team.

The fellowship will consist of clinical orientation in the pediatric emergency department at both campuses. The APP fellow will also have the opportunity to rotate with pediatric subspecialties including Pediatric General Surgery and Trauma, Pediatric Intensive Care, Orthopedics, Otolaryngology and Oncology teams. The fellowship will also include didactic education and protected education time including weekly conferences, procedure classes, simulation labs, self-directed online learning and Advanced Trauma Life Support. The fellow will also be involved in research and quality improvement and will be expected to submit and present an abstract by the end of their fellowship.

The fellow can anticipate working a variable schedule combined of three shift times including: (1) 0800-1700, (2) 1500-0000 and (3) 1700-0200. Fellows will work four nine-hour shifts per week and approximately two-thirds of the shifts will be night/and or weekend shifts to meet the needs of the emergency department. Fellows will also work holidays on a rotating schedule. This will be in addition to didactic weekly education which varies between 2-8 hours per week. Fellows can anticipate working between 40-55 hours weekly between clinical and didactic time.

The ideal candidates for this position will demonstrate a unique passion for pediatric emergency medicine and will possess a strong work ethic and self-driven approach to learning and will be capable of becoming a leader who advances the role of APPs in this field.

Posting Specifics

Base Annual Salary: $79,851.20

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Schedule: Four nine-hour clinical shifts per week in addition to didactic education, averaging between 40-55 hours per week.

Department: Intermountain Primary Children's Hospital-Pediatric Emergency Medicine at both Salt Lake City and Lehi Campuses

Anticipated start date: January 5, 2026

Application Process

The following materials must be received no later than July 15, 2025 for your application to be considered:

Completion of this online application

Copy of curriculum vitae

Two letters of recommendation

• Letters should be from the following individuals: (1) Graduate program director, (2) Clinical Preceptor and/or (3) manager from a current or previous position

Personal letter of intent and interest in pediatric emergency medicine

Copy of unofficial transcripts showing completion of an accredited PA or NP program -or- transcripts showing you are in the last semester of an accredited PA or NP program.

Please submit the requested information electronically with this online application (under the "Resume/CV" section multiple attachments can be entered). Letters of recommendation can be submitted directly by the applicant or by the writer of the letter to . Direct any questions regarding the application process, or any additional attachments, via email to .

Minimum Requirements

The following must be met prior to beginning employment:

Current state license as a Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (APRN) at time of program start.

Certification as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.

Eligible for state Controlled Substance License II through V.

Eligible for Federal DEA Certificate II through V.

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification for healthcare providers.

Current PALS Certification

Physical Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications

• Current state license as an Advance Practice Registered Nurse (APRN).
• Certification as a Nurse Practitioner.

OR

• Current state license as a Physician Assistant
• Current certification from a recognized certifying organization such as the National Commission of Physician Assistants.

AND

• Applicable experience as defined by position leadership

AND

• Eligible for State Controlled Substance License II through V.
• Eligible for Federal DEA Certificate II through V.
• BLS Certification for Healthcare Providers.
• Other certification as required (e.g. ACLS, PALS, TNCC, NRP).
• Current certification from a recognized certifying organization such as the NCCPA for physician assistants or the ANCC or AANP for nurse practitioners.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree or higher.

Physical Requirements

• Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
• Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.
• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.
• Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.
• Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.).
• May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period.

Location:
Intermountain Health Primary Childrens Hospital, Primary Childrens at Lehi

Work City:
Salt Lake City

Work State:
Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.
$35.25 - $54.39

We care about your well-being - mind, body, and spirit - which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

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