PS Physician Assistant - University of Utah

Bookmark this Posting | Print Preview | Apply for this Job Announcement Details Open Date 02/28/2024 Requisition Number PRN37819B Job Title PS Physician Assistant Working Title Physician Assistant Job Grade UGR FLSA Code Professional Patient Sensitive Job Code? Yes Standard Hours per Week 40 Full Time or Part Time? Full Time Shift Day Work Schedule Summary Full-time, 40 hours per week. Monday through Friday. Additional hours may be required based on operational needs. VP Area U of U Health - Academics Department 00848 - Pediatric Administration Location Campus City Salt Lake City, UT Type of Recruitment External Posting Pay Rate Range 00974426 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Job Summary Job Summary The Division of Pediatric Pulmonology has an immediate opening for a full-time Physician Assistant to join an innovative team of providers at the University of Utah and Primary Children's Hospital. The Physician Assistant will provide care and treatment for children with sleep disorders in an outpatient clinic setting at Primary Children's Hospital. Additional responsibilities will include education, advocacy, research, and quality improvement. The Physician Assistant will collaboratively deliver coordinated and goal-directed care for children with sleep-related disorders and other medical comorbidities. The University of Utah offers a comprehensive benefits package including: * Excellent health care coverage at affordable rates * 14.2% retirement contributions that vest immediately * Generous paid leave time * 11 paid Holidays per year * 50% tuition reduction for employee, spouse, and dependent children * Flex spending accounts * 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 Functions * Provides treatment and evaluation for Pediatric Sleep patients in the Outpatient setting at Primary Children's Hospital. Perform appropriate assessments, obtain histories and complete physical examinations to develop and implement an appropriate management plan and complete relevant documentation. Uses knowledge of pediatric physical, social, emotional and developmental functioning to develop a working diagnosis for the development and implementation of treatment plans. * Orders and interprets patient polysomnography (sleep studies). * Completes timely and accurate documentation of all pertinent clinical findings in the electronic patient medical record to facilitate communication with care team. * Assistance with non-invasive ventilation including obtaining adherence data and assisting with mask fitting during clinic, and assistance with ordering necessary medical equipment and supplies for patients. * Provides management of patient/parent phone calls, handling prescription needs, forms, letters, and providing advice regarding Pediatric Sleep issues. Provides patient/family education and coordination of care. * Provide patient/family education on the pathophysiology and treatment of pediatric sleep-related disorders, including the sleep apnea, daytime sleepiness, insomnia, mechanism and side effects of medications to promote high-quality care. Counsel patients, families and others about health and illness and promote health maintenance. * Conduct outpatient visits for established patients with sleep disorders to continuously manage their condition, medications and treatment outcomes. Order, follow-up and interpret diagnostic tests, recommend care plan changes, schedule future testing and document care in the electronic medical record. * Draft letters of medical necessity, support prior authorization processes, and coordinate the completion of appropriate forms and provision of supporting documentation. * Perform other duties as assigned, including giving input in performance evaluations, coordinating quality improvement initiatives, assisting with staff development and education, and serving as a preceptor for healthcare trainees. * Applicant may be involved in seeing patients involved in clinical research protocols. Problem Solving * Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above. * Ability to provide care appropriate to the population served. * Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit. * Demonstrated 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. Comments Working Conditions and Physical Demands Employee 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 and 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: * 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 Preferences * Prior experience working in pediatrics or sleep medicine is preferred. * Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills are essential. * Computer skills and proficiency with Excel, Word, Outlook, Internet Explorer, and electronic medical records. Applicants will be screened according to preferences. Type Benefited Staff Special Instructions Summary Additional Information The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules. This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients. All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/ Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South. Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * * Are you currently licensed to practice as a Physician's Assistant in the State of Utah? * Yes * No * * If not currently licensed, but in the process of obtaining PA licensure, please explain, including anticipated licensure date: (Open Ended Question) * * Do you have experience in pediatrics or sleep medicine? * Yes * No Applicant Documents Required Documents * Resume Optional Documents * Cover Letter * Addendum to the University of Utah - Veteran Only - Call 801.581.2169 after submission * Appropriate discharge document (such as a DD-214 - Member Copy 4) - Veteran Only - Call 801.581.2169