PS Physician Assistant

University of Utah•Salt Lake City, UT

69d•Onsite

About The Position

Patient care in the Division of General Surgery, Foregut/Bariatric Surgery Service. The Advanced Practice Clinician (physician assistant/nurse practitioner) role in the Division of General Surgery provides care to patients in a University Health Sciences clinic and hospital unit. Individual will provide care for Upper Gastrointestinal as well as Bariatric Surgery patients as a part of the Comprehensive Weight Management Program. Responsibilities will include participating in preoperative and postoperative care in the outpatient setting as well as inpatient management. The Foregut/Bariatric Surgery service currently consists of 4 Attending Surgeons and 3 APCs. Incredible health care and retirement benefits. Come join our collegial, patient-centered practice at a world class institution. 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, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. This position is considered Category I: Mandatory and required on-campus or health care facilities to support on-site operations. Employees hired into this category will be required to be physically located at the work site if they are healthy and without COVID-19 symptoms.

Requirements

Current licensure to practice as a Physician 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.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Nice To Haves

Certification in ACLS/BLS/NRP/ATLS may be required by your department or by privileging criteria.

Responsibilities

Independent outpatient surgery clinic 1-2 days/week.
Inpatient rounding, post-operative care, and hospital discharges.
Assist in the operating room as needed in laparoscopic and robotic procedures - current estimated need is 1-3 days a month.
Cover consultations from the emergency department or other hospital services.
Treatment of vitamin and mineral deficiencies.
Provide dietary and lifestyle education to promote weight loss.
Respond to outpatient messages and telephone calls.
Participate in continuing medical education to include specialty and sub-specialty meetings, clubs, boards and conferences.
Assist in the collection for research projects.
Participate in special projects and committee functions including team meetings and education conferences.