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PS Physician Assistant

University of Utah • Salt Lake City, UT, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 1m ago

Open Date: 10/02/2024

Requisition Number: PRN40007B

Job Title: PS Physician Assistant

Working Title: PS Physician Assistant

Job Grade: UGR

FLSA Code: Professional

Patient Sensitive Job Code? Yes

Standard Hours per Week: 40

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Shift: Day

Work Schedule Summary: Primarily Monday-Friday. Possible holidays and weekends.

VP Area: U of U Health - Academics

Department: 02444 - ONCOLOGY DIVISION

Location: Campus

City: Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment: External Posting

Pay Rate Range: 92,304 - 121,000

Close Date: Open Until Filled

Job Summary: Patient care in the Division of Surgical Oncology, Colorectal Surgery. The Advanced Practice Clinician (physician assistant/nurse practitioner) role provides care to patients in a University Health Sciences/Huntsman Cancer Center clinic and hospital unit. Responsibilities include outpatient care, preoperative and postoperative care, and treatment of benign anorectal diseases. Prior experience with colorectal surgery/gastroenterology preferred. Incredible health care and retirement benefits.

Responsibilities:

Independent outpatient surgery clinic 4-5 days/week.
Cover consultations from the emergency department or other hospital services.
Respond to outpatient messages and telephone calls.
Participate in continuing medical education to include specialty and sub-specialty meetings, clubs, boards, and conferences.
Assist in the collection for research projects.
Participate in special projects and committee functions including team meetings and education conferences.

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, 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.

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