PS Physician Assistant

The University of Utah • Salt Lake, UT

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Division of Pediatric Pulmonology has an immediate opening for a full-time Physician Assistant to join an innovative team of providers at the University of Utah and Primary Children’s Hospital. The Physician Assistant will provide care and treatment for children with sleep disorders in an outpatient clinic setting at Primary Children’s Hospital. Additional responsibilities will include education, advocacy, research, and quality improvement. The Physician Assistant will collaboratively deliver coordinated and goal-directed care for children with sleep-related disorders and other medical comorbidities. The University of Utah offers a comprehensive benefits package including: Excellent health care coverage at affordable rates 14.2% retirement contributions that vest immediately Generous paid leave time 11 paid Holidays per year 50% tuition reduction for employee, spouse, and dependent children Flex spending accounts Free transit on most UTA services Employee discounts on a variety of products and services including cell phones & plans, entertainment, health and fitness, restaurants, retail, and travel Professional development opportunities Additional benefits information is available at https://benefits.utah.edu/

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.
• 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.
• This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements.
• We protect our patients, coworkers and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy.
• 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.
• Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

Responsibilities

• Provides treatment and evaluation for Pediatric Sleep patients in the Outpatient setting at Primary Children’s Hospital.
• Perform appropriate assessments, obtain histories and complete physical examinations to develop and implement an appropriate management plan and complete relevant documentation.
• Uses knowledge of pediatric physical, social, emotional and developmental functioning to develop a working diagnosis for the development and implementation of treatment plans.
• Orders and interprets patient polysomnography (sleep studies).
• Completes timely and accurate documentation of all pertinent clinical findings in the electronic patient medical record to facilitate communication with care team.
• Assistance with non-invasive ventilation including obtaining adherence data and assisting with mask fitting during clinic, and assistance with ordering necessary medical equipment and supplies for patients.
• Provides management of patient/parent phone calls, handling prescription needs, forms, letters, and providing advice regarding Pediatric Sleep issues.
• Provides patient/family education and coordination of care.
• Provide patient/family education on the pathophysiology and treatment of pediatric sleep-related disorders, including the sleep apnea, daytime sleepiness, insomnia, mechanism and side effects of medications to promote high-quality care.
• Counsel patients, families and others about health and illness and promote health maintenance.
• Conduct outpatient visits for established patients with sleep disorders to continuously manage their condition, medications and treatment outcomes.
• Order, follow-up and interpret diagnostic tests, recommend care plan changes, schedule future testing and document care in the electronic medical record.
• Draft letters of medical necessity, support prior authorization processes, and coordinate the completion of appropriate forms and provision of supporting documentation.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including giving input in performance evaluations, coordinating quality improvement initiatives, assisting with staff development and education, and serving as a preceptor for healthcare trainees.
• Applicant may be involved in seeing patients involved in clinical research protocols.

Benefits

• Excellent health care coverage at affordable rates
• 14.2% retirement contributions that vest immediately
• Generous paid leave time
• 11 paid Holidays per year
• 50% tuition reduction for employee, spouse, and dependent children
• Flex spending accounts
• Free transit on most UTA services
• Employee discounts on a variety of products and services including cell phones & plans, entertainment, health and fitness, restaurants, retail, and travel
• Professional development opportunities

What This Job Offers

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