PS Physician Assistant

Job Summary This • Salt Lake, UT

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a temporary position expected to last six months. This position is located on the inpatient unit of the Neilsen Rehabilitation Hospital, assisting our physicians with the inpatient service. You will coordinate all patient care responsibilities with your supervising physician and your work will include: Responsibilities Essential Functions: 1. Be a key team member with physiatrists, residents, consult physicians, and nursing staff. 2. Assess the physical condition of neurologic patients (stroke, traumatic brain, and spinal cord injured) by performing oral and physical examinations. 3. Work in an interdisciplinary team environment with physicians and other team members (nursing and therapists) by developing daily treatment plans based on patient status. 4. Order and evaluate diagnostic tests, with the assistance of attending physicians, to identify and assess the patient’s clinical condition and related health care needs. 5. Initiate and/or recommend therapeutic treatment and procedures in accordance with approved protocols/policy. 6. Complete medical records and accurate documentation of patient care. 7. Work with hospital resources (social workers, discharge planner, etc.) in counseling patients, families, and significant others about the health care continuum options upon discharge from the Rehab Unit. 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. Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Be a key team member with physiatrists, residents, consult physicians, and nursing staff.
• Assess the physical condition of neurologic patients (stroke, traumatic brain, and spinal cord injured) by performing oral and physical examinations.
• Work in an interdisciplinary team environment with physicians and other team members (nursing and therapists) by developing daily treatment plans based on patient status.
• Order and evaluate diagnostic tests, with the assistance of attending physicians, to identify and assess the patient’s clinical condition and related health care needs.
• Initiate and/or recommend therapeutic treatment and procedures in accordance with approved protocols/policy.
• Complete medical records and accurate documentation of patient care.
• Work with hospital resources (social workers, discharge planner, etc.) in counseling patients, families, and significant others about the health care continuum options upon discharge from the Rehab Unit.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees