PS Physician Assistant at University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
About the Job
PS Physician Assistant
Job Summary
The University of Utah is a top-ranked academic medical center in quality, safety, and accountability by Vizient, Inc. (formerly the University Health System Consortium).
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 Health Sciences Center seeks faculty and staff who are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, diversity, integrity, quality, and trust that are integral to our mission.
The Division of Vascular Surgery is looking for an Advanced Practice Clinician (NP/PA) who is a patient-focused, self-motivated provider and can work effectively in a team environment. Our APCs are valued members of our team and work collaboratively with the physicians as well as independently. We expect excellent communication skills and the ability to work well in a team environment. In addition to working at University of Utah's outpatient Vein Center candidate will be expected to attend pertinent continuing education.
The Vascular Surgery group includes 8 faculty surgeons, 2 fellows that will participate at our outpatient vein center. There is an expectation for the APC to become increasingly comfortable with minor procedures and assisting surgeons during office-based procedures as well as screening and following up patients with venous pathologies. When deemed prepared, candidate will be able to have its own venous clinic.
In addition to the care of our patients, occasionally shared responsibility for teaching residents, medical students, and APC students will be expected as is participation in team meetings, education conferences, and special projects as required.
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 Health Sciences Center seeks faculty and staff who are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, diversity, integrity, quality, and trust that are integral to our mission.
Responsibilities
- Assesses the physical condition of a group of patients by performing physical examinations and obtaining medical histories
- Formulates the medical plan and prognosis based on patient's condition
- Consults with physician(s) regarding patient health care plans and treatment
- Orders, interprets and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess the patient's clinical problems and health care needs specifically but not limited: ABIs, Venous USs and CT venograms.
- Performs selected invasive procedures for therapeutic and/or diagnostic reasons within scope of validated competence
- Initiates and/or recommends medical drug therapies or other forms of related therapeutic treatment and procedures in accordance with approved protocols/policy
- Complies with medical records policies regarding the complete and accurate documentation of patient care. Initiates and maintains required records and legal documents
- Active participation in developing and implementing quality improvement measures
- Counsels patients, families and significant others about health and illness and promotes health maintenance
- Evaluates, plans, implements and re-evaluates the care of individuals requiring emergency measures
Work Environment and Level of Frequency that may be required: Nearly Continuously: Office environment. Often: Infectious disease, oils (there is air or skin exposure to oils or other cutting fluids), hazards (includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, or exposure to chemicals). Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required Nearly Continuously: Hearing, listening, talking. Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking, standing, sitting. Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead
Minimum Qualifications
Required:
- 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.
Preferences
- Certification in ACLS / BLS / NRP / ATLS may be required by your department or by privileging criteria.
Special Instructions
Requisition Number: PRN40880B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary:
Department: 00917 - Vascular Surgery Development
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: 105,975 - 131,175
Close Date: 4/3/2025
Open Until Filled:
To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/177130
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