Job Details

Physician Assistant

Position Number: 9940872
Location: Salt Lake City, United States
Position Type: Medicine - Physician Assistant

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.

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Requisition Number: PRN46631B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: 10-12 hour shifts excluding holidays, nights and weekends. After training period position will be 4-days per week.
Department: 02444 - ONCOLOGY DIVISION
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: 120000 - 160000
Close Date: 01/29/2027
Open Until Filled:

To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/211661