Open Date: 07/25/2024
Requisition Number: PRN39310B
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:
Mondays-Fridays, some weekends required.
Department: 00239 - Pulmonary
Location: Campus, Salt Lake City, UT
Pay Rate Range: $65,000 - $75,000
Open Until Filled: Yes
Job Summary:
This position is responsible for providing both primary and specialty medical services, accessing and administering medications within their scope of practice and according to state law.
Responsibilities:
Essential Functions:
- Takes complex medical histories on patients referred for consultation by academic and community physicians.
- Performs physical examinations.
- Orders laboratory tests, x-rays, special imaging studies, and other diagnostic procedures.
- Orders and supervises the administration of blood products.
- Reaches tentative diagnosis of medical, surgical, and other conditions.
- Develops treatment plans in conjunction with attending physician.
- Participates in continuing medical education.
- Assists in the collection of data for research projects.
- Orders consultations and interacts with other specialty medical teams.
- Participates in special projects and committee functions.
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.
This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements including immunizations according to CDC standards and hospital policy.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Disclaimer:
This job description indicates 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. Contact Human Resources for information.
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.
All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on various factors as outlined.
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