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: Open Until Filled
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:
- Be a key team member with consult physicians, residents, and access staff.
- Assess the physical condition of patients on the rehab consult service by performing physical examinations and obtaining medical histories.
- Work in an interdisciplinary team environment with physicians and other team members (nursing and therapists) by developing treatment plans based on patient’s status.
- 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.
- Initiate and/or recommend plan for transfer to rehabilitation unit, if criteria is met.
- Comply with medical records policies regarding the complete and accurate documentation of patient care.
- 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.
- Assist on call physician with coverage of 1-2 weekends per month.
- Participate in quality improvement activities.
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.
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.
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.
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?
- If not currently licensed, but in the process of obtaining PA licensure, please explain, including anticipated licensure date:
(Open Ended Question)
Required Documents:
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
University Human Resource Management
250 East 200 South, Suite 125 Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Contact us: (801) 581-2169
By Email: employment@utah.edu
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