Bariatric Surgery Advanced Practice Provider

Intermountain Health

2d • $57 - $88 • Onsite

About The Position

This position is accountable for the provision of patient care and other activities as permitted by licensure and defined within Credentialing and Privileging documentation (hospital), Credentialing and Scope of Practice (Medical Group), Delegation of Services Agreement (DOPL) or other similar documentation as appropriate. As part of that patient care, this position is accountable to: deliver optimal patient care through effective clinical practice; education of the patient, patient's family, clinical staff, and others; consultation with other healthcare providers; and maintain current knowledge regarding options for optimal patient care and outcomes. When you join us, you’ll become a part of a nationally recognized health system dedicated to our mission of “helping people live the healthiest lives possible.” About this role: As a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in Bariatric Surgery you will work with a team of healthcare professionals committed to providing quality care and excellent patient experience. This position includes up to $10,000 in relocation assistance You will practice at the Avenues General Surgery Clinic with privileges at LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah Your hours will (4) 10.0 hr. shifts per week You will see approximately 10 patients per day for H&Ps, follow ups, and assisting with new consults, follow-up management and elevate to surgeon as appropriate Triage incoming referrals to include pre-charting and discern with provider the patient should see and timing of appointment You will have a mix of clinic time with 1 day of first assist opportunities in the OR per week

Requirements

• APRN or PA-C degree from an accredited program
• Active, unobstructed Utah Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner license, or the ability to obtain one
• Full prescriptive authority and an active DEA, or the ability to obtain one
• Ability to successfully complete Intermountain Health’s credentialing process
• 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 of time.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of 1 year of recent experience as a PA in a bariatric and/or surgical setting, strongly preferred
• Minimum of 1 year of first assist experience, strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Deliver optimal patient care through effective clinical practice
• Education of the patient, patient's family, clinical staff, and others
• Consultation with other healthcare providers
• Maintain current knowledge regarding options for optimal patient care and outcomes
• See approximately 10 patients per day for H&Ps, follow ups, and assisting with new consults, follow-up management and elevate to surgeon as appropriate
• Triage incoming referrals to include pre-charting and discern with provider the patient should see and timing of appointment
• Mix of clinic time with 1 day of first assist opportunities in the OR per week

Benefits

• Up to $10,000 in relocation assistance
• Paid time off
• License reimbursement
• Malpractice insurance coverage
• Annual CME allowance
• PEAK program supports caregivers in the pursuit of their education goals and career aspirations by providing up-front tuition coverage paid directly to the academic institution. The program offers 100+ learning options to choose from, including undergraduate studies, high school diplomas, and professional skills and certificates. Caregivers are eligible to participate in PEAK on day 1 of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree