Physician Assistant-Hospitalist Program

Physician Assistant-Hospitalist Program Job Summary The Division of General Internal Medicine of the University of Utah's School of Medicine is looking for motivated candidates who are interested in academic medicine to enter the Advance Practice Clinician Hospitalist program. This position is responsible for providing inpatient care and may be required to access and administer medications within their scope of practice and according to state law. Responsibilities 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 physicians 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 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, or 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. Full Time: Full Time Work Schedule Summary: Monday through Friday 7:00 am to 5:00 pm with some weekends required Location: Campus Pay Rate Range: $113,043 to $150,033 #J-18808-Ljbffr