PS Physician Assistant
PS Physician Assistant
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23-04-2025
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Job Summary
This is a full time inpatient based position that is responsible for duties at both the University of Utah and Huntsman Cancer Hospital under the Division of Urology. The primary responsibilities include care of the inpatient population in the form of postoperative patient discharge orders organizing patient education and coordination of care with outpatient teams including follow up appointments. The candidate will be responsible for inpatient consultations for various urological conditions in coordination with the urology residents and staff. Part of these consultations may include minor procedures depending upon urologic work experience or developed skills. Other responsibilities would include hospital admissions including orders and coordinating care with other specialties and nursing staff. The candidate would be expected to become an expert in the field of urology with a good understanding of the various urologic diseases and management. As the candidate progresses opportunity to progress will be granted as well. This may include potential OR first assisting at the University of Utah with the robotics program within urology. The candidate needs to have strong organizational skills an ability to work independently within a system and be able to adapt to changing time schedules. Continued learning and growth is highly valued. As such continued education conferences skill development are required. As a patientfocused organization the University of Utah Health Sciences / Huntsman Cancer Institute exist to enhance the health and wellbeing 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 and Huntsman Cancer Hospital seek 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.
Responsibilities
1. Approximately 50 time spent at the University of Utah and 50 time spent at Huntsman Cancer Hospital. Adjustable dependent upon need. (i.e. as surgical responsibilities increase) 2. Takes complex medical histories on inpatients referred for consultation by academic and community physicians. 3. Performs physical examinations. 4. Orders laboratory tests imaging studies and other diagnostic procedures. 5. Reach diagnosis of medical surgical and other conditions. 6. Develops treatment plans in conjunction with attending physician to provide optimal patient medical management. 7. Counsel and educate patients. 8. Participates in continuing medical education to include specialty and subspecialty meetings clubs boards and conferences. 9. Orders consultations and interacts with members of other specialty medical teams. 10. Participates in special projects and committee functions. 11. Perform inpatient Urology procedures. 12. Potential to provide Surgical 1st assisting on robotic cases at the University of Utah urology cases. 13. Assist physicians in education and training new medical residents and other APCs. 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. Work Environment and Level of Frequency that may be required: Nearly Continuously: Office environment. Often: Infectious disease oils there is air or skin exposure to oils or other cutting fluids hazards includes a variety of physical conditions such as proximity to moving mechanical parts moving vehicles electrical current working on scaffolding and high places or exposure to chemicals . Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required Nearly Continuously: Hearing listening talking. Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing) walking standing sitting. Seldom: Bending reaching overhead.
Minimum Qualifications
Required: Current licensure to practice as a Physicians 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 patientsensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements. We protect our patients coworkers and community by requiring all patientsensitive 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.
This is a full time inpatient based position that is responsible for duties at both the University of Utah and Huntsman Cancer Hospital under the Division of Urology. The primary responsibilities include care of the inpatient population in the form of postoperative patient discharge orders organizing patient education and coordination of care with outpatient teams including follow up appointments. The candidate will be responsible for inpatient consultations for various urological conditions in coordination with the urology residents and staff. Part of these consultations may include minor procedures depending upon urologic work experience or developed skills. Other responsibilities would include hospital admissions including orders and coordinating care with other specialties and nursing staff. The candidate would be expected to become an expert in the field of urology with a good understanding of the various urologic diseases and management. As the candidate progresses opportunity to progress will be granted as well. This may include potential OR first assisting at the University of Utah with the robotics program within urology. The candidate needs to have strong organizational skills an ability to work independently within a system and be able to adapt to changing time schedules. Continued learning and growth is highly valued. As such continued education conferences skill development are required. As a patientfocused organization the University of Utah Health Sciences / Huntsman Cancer Institute exist to enhance the health and wellbeing 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 and Huntsman Cancer Hospital seek 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.
Responsibilities
1. Approximately 50 time spent at the University of Utah and 50 time spent at Huntsman Cancer Hospital. Adjustable dependent upon need. (i.e. as surgical responsibilities increase) 2. Takes complex medical histories on inpatients referred for consultation by academic and community physicians. 3. Performs physical examinations. 4. Orders laboratory tests imaging studies and other diagnostic procedures. 5. Reach diagnosis of medical surgical and other conditions. 6. Develops treatment plans in conjunction with attending physician to provide optimal patient medical management. 7. Counsel and educate patients. 8. Participates in continuing medical education to include specialty and subspecialty meetings clubs boards and conferences. 9. Orders consultations and interacts with members of other specialty medical teams. 10. Participates in special projects and committee functions. 11. Perform inpatient Urology procedures. 12. Potential to provide Surgical 1st assisting on robotic cases at the University of Utah urology cases. 13. Assist physicians in education and training new medical residents and other APCs. 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. Work Environment and Level of Frequency that may be required: Nearly Continuously: Office environment. Often: Infectious disease oils there is air or skin exposure to oils or other cutting fluids hazards includes a variety of physical conditions such as proximity to moving mechanical parts moving vehicles electrical current working on scaffolding and high places or exposure to chemicals . Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required Nearly Continuously: Hearing listening talking. Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing) walking standing sitting. Seldom: Bending reaching overhead.
Minimum Qualifications
Required: Current licensure to practice as a Physicians 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 patientsensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements. We protect our patients coworkers and community by requiring all patientsensitive 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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