PS Physician Assistant
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Announcement
Open Date | 03/18/2024 |
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Requisition Number | PRN14638N |
Job Title | PS Physician Assistant |
Working Title | PRN Physician Assistant - Emergency Medicine |
Job Grade | UGR |
FLSA Code | Professional |
Patient Sensitive Job Code? | Yes |
Type | Non Benefited Staff / Student |
Temporary? | No |
Standard Hours per Week | 4 |
Full Time or Part Time? | Part Time |
Shift | Day |
Work Schedule Summary | Variable/rotating 12 hour Emergency Department Shifts |
Is this a work study job? | No |
VP Area | U of U Health - Academics |
Department | 00258 - Emergency Medical Physicians |
Location | Campus |
City | Salt Lake City, UT |
Type of Recruitment | External Posting |
Pay Rate Range | 75 |
Close Date | |
Job Summary | The University of Utah Department of Emergency Medicine is looking to hire an energetic, professional, skilled PRN Physician Assistant to join our team and provide care to patients in multiple emergency department locations. We are seeking candidates with a minimum of two years experience of working in Emergency Medicine AS A PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT. The Department of Emergency Medicine Advanced Practice Clinician (APC) duties will include providing care on a PRN basis to patients in the University of Utah Hospital Emergency Department and South Jordan Health Center Emergency Department. Expectations include performing routine physical exams, ordering laboratory tests, x-rays and special imaging studies. Additional expectations include performing routine emergency department procedures, communicating and consulting with emergency department and other consulting physicians. |
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 to provide optimal patient medical management. Participates in continuing medical education to include specialty and sub-specialty meetings, clubs, boards and conferences. Assists in the collection of data for research projects. Orders consultations and interacts with members of other specialty medical teams. Participates in special projects and committee functions. Problem Solving Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above. Ability to provide care appropriate to the population served. Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit. Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development and the ability to assess data regarding the patient’s status and provide care as described in the department’s policies and procedures manual. |
Minimum Qualifications | Required:
Preferred:
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. |
Preferences | 2 years previous Emergency Department experience as a Physician Assistant. |
Special Instructions Summary | |
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. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules. 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. https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South. |
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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Are you currently licensed to practice as a Physician's Assistant in the State of Utah?
- Yes
- No
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If not currently licensed, but in the process of obtaining PA licensure, please explain, including anticipated licensure date:
(Open Ended Question)
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Do you have at least 2 years of emergency medicine experience as an advanced practice clinician?
- yes
- no
Applicant Documents
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Appropriate discharge document (such as a DD-214 – Member Copy 4) – Veteran Only – Call 801.581.2169
- Addendum to the University of Utah - Veteran Only - Call 801.581.2169 after submission