Primarily Monday-Friday. Possible holidays and weekends.
VP Area
U of U Health - Academics
Department
02444 - ONCOLOGY DIVISION
Location
Campus, Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment
External Posting
Pay Rate Range
$92,304 - $121,000
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Job Summary
The Advanced Practice Clinician (physician assistant/nurse practitioner) role in the Division of Surgical Oncology, Colorectal surgery provides care to patients in a University Health Sciences/Huntsman Cancer Center clinic and hospital unit. Individual will provide care for patients with benign anorectal disease and colon and rectal malignancies. Responsibilities of this role are primarily outpatient and will include participating in preoperative and postoperative care and treating benign anorectal diseases in the outpatient setting. The Colorectal surgery team currently consists of 4 Attending Surgeons. Prior experience with colorectal surgery/gastroenterology preferred. Incredible health care and retirement benefits. Come join our collegial, patient-centered practice at a world-class institution.
As a patient-focused organization, the University of Utah Health Sciences exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research, and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. The Health Sciences Center seeks faculty and staff who are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, diversity, integrity, quality, and trust that are integral to our mission.
This position is considered Category I: Mandatory and required on-campus or health care facilities to support on-site operations. Employees hired into this category will be required to be physically located at the work site if they are healthy and without COVID-19 symptoms.
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.
This job description 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.
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.
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.
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
- * 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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