University of Utah
PS Physician Assistant
University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, 84101
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Open Date 08/15/2024 Requisition Number PRN39569B Job Title PS Physician Assistant Working Title PS Physician Assistant - Consult/Inpatient APC Job Grade UGR FLSA Code Professional Patient Sensitive Job Code? Yes Standard Hours per Week Minimum of 40 hours Full Time or Part Time? Full Time Shift Day Work Schedule Summary
M-F, standard clinical hours are 7:30am-4pm.
Weekend call coverage may be required.
VP Area U of U Health - Academics Department 00251 - Physical Med & Rehab - Oper Location Campus City Salt Lake City, UT Type of Recruitment External Posting Pay Rate Range Commensurate with experience Close Date 11/07/2024 Job Summary
The APC role provides care and treatment to patients on the Rehab consult and inpatient service.
This position may be required to access and administer medications within their scope of practice and according to state law.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions
1. Be a key team member with consult physicians, residents, and access staff.
2. Assess the physical condition of patients on the rehab consult service by performing physical examinations and obtaining medical histories.
3. Work in an interdisciplinary team environment with physicians and other team members (nursing and therapists) by developing treatment plans based on patient's 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 plan for transfer to rehabilitation unit, if criteria is met.
6. Comply with medical records policies regarding the complete 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 and resources provided by the rehab unit.
8. Assist on call physician with coverage of 1-2 weekends per month.
9. Participates in quality improvement activities.
This job description 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.
Problem Solving
Candidate must have strong interpersonal skills.
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.
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.
Preferences Type Benefited Staff Special Instructions Summary
This posting is closed and is no longer accepting online applications.
Additional Information
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.
All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu
https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* * Are you currently licensed to practice as a Physician's Assistant in the State of Utah?* Yes* No
* If not currently licensed, but in the process of obtaining PA licensure, please explain, including anticipated licensure date:
(Open Ended Question)
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
* Resume
Optional Documents
* Cover Letter* Addendum to the University of Utah - Veteran Only - Call 801.581.2169 after submission* Appropriate discharge document (such as a DD-214 - Member Copy 4) - Veteran Only - Call 801.581.2169
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
This posting is closed and is no longer accepting online applications.
Announcement
Details
Open Date 08/15/2024 Requisition Number PRN39569B Job Title PS Physician Assistant Working Title PS Physician Assistant - Consult/Inpatient APC Job Grade UGR FLSA Code Professional Patient Sensitive Job Code? Yes Standard Hours per Week Minimum of 40 hours Full Time or Part Time? Full Time Shift Day Work Schedule Summary
M-F, standard clinical hours are 7:30am-4pm.
Weekend call coverage may be required.
VP Area U of U Health - Academics Department 00251 - Physical Med & Rehab - Oper Location Campus City Salt Lake City, UT Type of Recruitment External Posting Pay Rate Range Commensurate with experience Close Date 11/07/2024 Job Summary
The APC role provides care and treatment to patients on the Rehab consult and inpatient service.
This position may be required to access and administer medications within their scope of practice and according to state law.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions
1. Be a key team member with consult physicians, residents, and access staff.
2. Assess the physical condition of patients on the rehab consult service by performing physical examinations and obtaining medical histories.
3. Work in an interdisciplinary team environment with physicians and other team members (nursing and therapists) by developing treatment plans based on patient's 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 plan for transfer to rehabilitation unit, if criteria is met.
6. Comply with medical records policies regarding the complete 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 and resources provided by the rehab unit.
8. Assist on call physician with coverage of 1-2 weekends per month.
9. Participates in quality improvement activities.
This job description 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.
Problem Solving
Candidate must have strong interpersonal skills.
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.
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.
Preferences Type Benefited Staff Special Instructions Summary
This posting is closed and is no longer accepting online applications.
Additional Information
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.
All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu
https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* * Are you currently licensed to practice as a Physician's Assistant in the State of Utah?* Yes* No
* If not currently licensed, but in the process of obtaining PA licensure, please explain, including anticipated licensure date:
(Open Ended Question)
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
* Resume
Optional Documents
* Cover Letter* Addendum to the University of Utah - Veteran Only - Call 801.581.2169 after submission* Appropriate discharge document (such as a DD-214 - Member Copy 4) - Veteran Only - Call 801.581.2169