PS Physician Assistant

The University of Utah•Salt Lake, UT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Job Summary Seeking highly engaged advanced practice provider to support an expanding cardiovascular specialty support (including advanced heart failure/transplant) and general medicine treatment primarily in an inpatient setting. This position will be required to order medications and procedures within their scope of practice. Position will include an onboarding process. It is anticipated that the candidate will function with greater attending oversight initially, but practice with increasing independence with accrued experience. Responsibilities Essential Functions Assess the physical condition of assigned patients by performing physical examinations and obtaining medical histories. Formulates the medical plan based on patient’s condition. Consults with other providers as needed regarding patient health care plans and treatment. Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess the patient’s health care needs. Orders consultations and interacts with members of other specialty medical teams. 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. Participates in quality improvement activities. 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. Participates in continuing medical education activities. Assists in the collection of data for research projects. Problem Solving Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above. Demonstrate clinical competence and in-depth knowledge of specialty area. Demonstrate leadership, teaching, research and communication skills. Ability to provide care appropriate to the population served. Minimum Qualifications Required: 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. Preferred: Certification in ACLS / BLS / NRP / ATLS may be required by your department or by privileging criteria. 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. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations. Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description. Disclaimer This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

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

Assess the physical condition of assigned patients by performing physical examinations and obtaining medical histories.
Formulates the medical plan based on patient’s condition.
Consults with other providers as needed regarding patient health care plans and treatment.
Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess the patient’s health care needs.
Orders consultations and interacts with members of other specialty medical teams.
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.
Participates in quality improvement activities.
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.
Participates in continuing medical education activities.
Assists in the collection of data for research projects.