Physician Assistant

Job Summary

The Department of Surgery, Division of Surgical Oncology, located primarily at the Huntsman Cancer Hospital is seeking an advanced practice clinician to join the team.

University of Utah is a top ranked academic medical center in quality, safety and accountability by Vizient, Inc. 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, integrity, quality, and trust that are integral to our mission.

The Department of Surgery at the University of Utah highly values Advanced Practice Clinicians (APC) in our clinical operations in both inpatient and ambulatory practice. The Division of Surgical Oncology is looking for an Advanced Practice Clinician (NP/PA) who is a patient-focused, self-motivated provider who has the ability to work effectively in an academic team environment. Our APCs are important members of our team and work collaboratively with the team physicians as well as independently. In addition to working in a world class institution with excellent benefits, there is ongoing education with weekly Grand Rounds, practice standards guided by evidence-based research, and opportunities for project and research involvement

Responsibilities

• Operative first assist -for Hepato-Pancreatico, gastric, HIPEC and PIPAC surgeries
• Assistance to the resident team with inpatient rounding, pre and post-operative care, and hospital discharges
• Assist in covering consultations from the emergency department or other hospital services
• Some outpatient clinic visits with faculty providers, including some minor procedures in clinic,
• The option for an autonomous outpatient surveillance clinic 1-2 days/week is possible as well as the additional opportunity to develop new clinical services.
• Graduated responsibilities for patient assessment and minor procedures, starting with supervision by attending surgeons. Common procedures may include wound care, insertion and removal of implanted vascular access devices, and fat pad biopsy.
• Participate in continuing medical education to include specialty and sub-specialty meetings, clubs, boards and conferences
• Serve as integral part of education team: working with residents, medical students, nursing students, APC students
• Participate in special projects and committee functions including team meetings and education conferences

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:

• Current licensure to practice as a Physician 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.

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. 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.

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 possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

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.

Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah 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. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page.

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As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members, a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. • Are you currently licensed to practice as a Physician Assistant in the state of Utah?
     • Yes
     • I am not currently licensed, but in the process of obtaining PA licensure
     • No
2. • If you are in the process of obtaining PA licensure, please explain, including anticipated licensure date.
     (Open Ended Question)
3. • Do you have a current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system? The eCredential is to be obtained within 30 days of hire.
     • Yes
     • No- Will get eCredential within 30 days of hire
     • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter
• Historical Only – Do Not Use – See Document Description for More Information – Addendum to the University of Utah – Veteran Only
• Historical Only – Do Not Use – See Description for More Information – Appropriate discharge document (such as DD-2214) – Veteran Only