Open Date: 02/28/2024
Requisition Number: PRN37819B
Job Title: PS Physician Assistant
Working Title: 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: Full-time, 40 hours per week. Monday through Friday. Additional hours may be required based on operational needs.
Department: 00848 - Pediatric Administration
Location: Campus
City: Salt Lake City, UT
Job Summary:
The Division of Pediatric Pulmonology has an immediate opening for a full-time Physician Assistant to join an innovative team of providers at the University of Utah and Primary Children’s Hospital. The Physician Assistant will provide care and treatment for children with sleep disorders in an outpatient clinic setting at Primary Children’s Hospital. Additional responsibilities will include education, advocacy, research, and quality improvement.
Responsibilities:
- Provides treatment and evaluation for Pediatric Sleep patients in the Outpatient setting at Primary Children’s Hospital. Perform appropriate assessments, obtain histories and complete physical examinations to develop and implement an appropriate management plan and complete relevant documentation.
- Orders and interprets patient polysomnography (sleep studies).
- Completes timely and accurate documentation of all pertinent clinical findings in the electronic patient medical record to facilitate communication with care team.
- Assistance with non-invasive ventilation including obtaining adherence data and assisting with mask fitting during clinic.
- Provides management of patient/parent phone calls, handling prescription needs, forms, letters, and providing advice regarding Pediatric Sleep issues.
- Provide patient/family education on the pathophysiology and treatment of pediatric sleep-related disorders.
- Conduct outpatient visits for established patients with sleep disorders to continuously manage their condition.
- Draft letters of medical necessity and support prior authorization processes.
- Perform other duties as assigned, including giving input in performance evaluations.
- Applicant may be involved in seeing patients involved in clinical research protocols.
Minimum Qualifications:
- 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.
This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements.
Preferences:
- Prior experience working in pediatrics or sleep medicine is preferred.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills are essential.
- Computer skills and proficiency with Excel, Word, Outlook, Internet Explorer, and electronic medical records.
Type: Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary:
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.
