PS Physician Assistant

The University of Utah•Salt Lake, UT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Job Summary: The University of Utah is a top-ranked academic medical center in quality, safety, and accountability by Vizient, Inc. (formerly the University Health System Consortium). 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, diversity, integrity, quality, and trust that are integral to our mission. The Division of Vascular Surgery is looking for an Advanced Practice Clinician (NP/PA) who is a patient-focused, self-motivated provider and can work effectively in a team environment. Our APCs are valued members of our team and work collaboratively with the physicians as well as independently. We expect excellent communication skills and the ability to work well in a team environment. In addition to working in a world-class institution with excellent benefits, there is ongoing education with weekly meetings geared specifically towards Vascular Surgery, practice standards guided by evidence-based research, and opportunities for project and research involvement. The Vascular Surgery group includes 6 faculty surgeons, 2 fellows, and 9 APCs. APCs in the Division of Vascular Surgery provides 24/7 care to patients at the University Hospital. The NP or PA will provide a patient evaluation on a rotating coverage schedule which includes days, nights, and weekend coverage. There is an expectation for the APC to become increasingly comfortable with minor procedures and becoming a first assist in the OR. In addition to the care of our patients, occasionally shared responsibility for teaching residents, medical students, and APC students will be expected as is participation in team meetings, education conferences, and special projects as required. 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, diversity, 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’s 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

Assesses the physical condition of a group of patients by performing physical examinations and obtaining medical histories
Formulates the medical plan and prognosis based on patient’s condition
Consults with physician(s) regarding patient health care plans and treatment
Orders, interprets and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess the patient’s clinical problems and health care needs
Performs selected invasive procedures for therapeutic and/or diagnostic reasons within scope of validated competence
Initiates and/or recommends medical drug therapies or other forms of related therapeutic treatment and procedures in accordance with approved protocols/policy
Complies with medical records policies regarding the complete and accurate documentation of patient care. Initiates and maintains required records and legal documents
Active participation in developing and implementing quality improvement measures
Counsels patients, families and significant others about health and illness and promotes health maintenance
Evaluates, plans, implements and re-evaluates the care of individuals requiring emergency measures