Physician Assistant - Orthopedic Trauma Medicine

Intermountain Health

2d•$57 - $88•Onsite

About The Position

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.” As a Physician Assistant (PA) in Orthopedic Trauma Medicine, you will be the first to work with a team of healthcare professionals committed to providing compassionate care and excellent patient experience. In this new role you will work alongside a well-established group of 3 orthopedic surgeons and 5 PAs managing patients at the McKay-Dee Hospital, McKay-Dee Orthopedic South Clinic, and our new developing Orthopedic Urgent Care. In this role, you can anticipate: Working full time, 40 hours/week with rotating call shifts Shifts will be Monday through Friday approximately 2pm – 9pm and rotating Saturdays 9am – 3pm Evaluating and treating orthopedic injuries such as minor procedures including reductions, injections, laceration repair, and wound care Having a multidisciplinary approach to providing care and enjoy working in a team setting This position includes up to $7,500 in relocation assistance, if applicable The ideal candidate will have 1+ years of PA experience. Ortho and/or urgent care experience is highly preferred.

Requirements

PA degree from a fully accredited program
At least 1-2 years of experience as a PA in orthopedic trauma – preferred
New Grads are welcome to apply with the requirement of having successfully completed an orthopedic rotation
Active, unobstructed Utah license, or the ability to obtain one
BLS certification and DEA
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

Ortho and/or urgent care experience is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Evaluating and treating orthopedic injuries such as minor procedures including reductions, injections, laceration repair, and wound care
Having a multidisciplinary approach to providing care and enjoy working in a team setting
Working full time, 40 hours/week with rotating call shifts
Shifts will be Monday through Friday approximately 2pm – 9pm and rotating Saturdays 9am – 3pm