PS Physician Assistant

PS Physician Assistant

Job Summary

Job Summary
The Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases at the University of Utah School of Medicine is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to function as a member of the pediatric infectious diseases team.  The team currently consists of 10 physicians, 2 to 3 fellows, 3 advanced practice providers and 2 registered nurses; 2 medical assistants are assigned to the division from the department.  This position will be responsible for delivering professional care to pediatric infectious diseases patients. This position will include primarily include consultation and patient care in the inpatient setting at Primary Children's Hospital in Salt Lake City, telehealth visits across the Intermountain System, and may include in-person patient care at the Primary Children's Miller Campus in Lehi. The distribution of these responsibilities is variable. As part of the patient care team, this position is responsible for providing optimal patient care through effective clinical practice; education of the patient, patient's family, clinical staff, and others; consultation with other healthcare providers. Maintaining and continually updating knowledge regarding options for optimal patient care for patients with infectious diseases is required and will be facilitated within the Division.
 
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/ 

Responsibilities
Essential Functions

1. Assesses the physical condition of a group of patients by performing physical examinations and obtaining medical histories.
2. Formulates the medical plan and prognosis based on patient's condition.
3. Consults with physician(s) regarding patient health care plans and treatment.
4. Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess the patient's clinical problems and health care needs.
5. Initiates and/or recommends medical drug therapies or other forms of related therapeutic treatment and procedures in accordance with approved protocols/policy.
6. Complies with medical records policies regarding the complete and accurate documentation of patient care. Initiates and maintains required records and legal documents.
7. Participates in quality improvement activities.
8. Counsels patients, families and significant others about health and illness, and promotes health maintenance.
9. Evaluates, plans, implements, and re-evaluates the care of individuals requiring emergency measures.
10. Conduct and/or coordinate education to increase the knowledge of patient, patient family, and others. Providing appropriate instruction based on patient needs to support the continuum of care.
11. Stay abreast of current trends in healthcare practice and participate in continuing medical education to ensure optimal clinical knowledge and effective patient care skill.
    
    

CommentsEmployee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.

• This position involves intensive work that may exert up to 100 pounds and may consistently require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling or otherwise moving objects, such as medical equipment, or patients while providing medical care. Workers in this position may be exposed to infectious diseases and may be required to function around prisoners or behavioral health patients.

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
Preferences

• Pediatric experience is preferred, but not required.

Special Instructions


Requisition Number: PRN40169B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.  Some additional hours may be required based on operational needs.
Department: 00848 - Pediatric Administration
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: $105,893 - $135,002
Close Date: 1/22/2025
Open Until Filled:

To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/173010


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