APP Fellowship, Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Intermountain Health • Lehi, UT

3d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrate a unique passion for pediatric emergency medicine.
• Possess a strong work ethic and self-driven approach to learning.
• Be capable of becoming a leader who advances the role of APPs in this field.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional care to acutely ill and injured children.
• Function under the supervision of skilled advanced practice providers and physicians, gaining independence as the year progresses.
• Care for critically ill patients, patients in the trauma bay, perform various procedures and care for patients across all acuity levels.
• Participate in clinical orientation in the pediatric emergency department at both campuses.
• Rotate with pediatric subspecialties including Pediatric General Surgery and Trauma, Pediatric Intensive Care, Orthopedics, Otolaryngology and Oncology teams.
• Engage in didactic education and protected education time including weekly conferences, procedure classes, simulation labs, self-directed online learning and Advanced Trauma Life Support.
• Be involved in research and quality improvement.
• Submit and present an abstract by the end of their fellowship.

Benefits

• Comprehensive 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.
• Up-front tuition coverage paid directly to the academic institution through the PEAK program.
• 100+ learning options to choose from, including undergraduate studies, high school diplomas, and professional skills and certificates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed