Physician Assistant- Huntsman Cancer Hospital

Physician Assistant- Huntsman Cancer Hospital Job Summary: The Physician Assistant (PA-C) chosen for this position will provide care to our hospitalized patients primarily on our inpatient oncology service, with options for cross‑coverage responsibilities on our inpatient units and possible option to work primary care with treatment to a group of patients in a clinic or hospital unit. This dynamic and challenging position requires excellent communication and collaboration skills. The PA will work with a high level of autonomy as an integral part of a multidisciplinary team to provide care to patients with complex oncological malignancies who often also possess a wide range of comorbidities and internal medicine complications. Schedule is variable but will include days, weekends, and swing shifts. The Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI) is an NCI designated Comprehensive Cancer Center and is part of the University of Utah Health Care system, serving cancer patients throughout the Intermountain West. The Institute sits in the foothills of the spectacular Wasatch Front Mountains, overlooking the Salt Lake Valley. Huntsman Cancer Institute's guiding principle is to provide excellent patient focused care through a united effort. The position of the Internal Medicine PA-C at the Huntsman Cancer Institute is critical to ensuring that the mission and values of University of Utah Health Care are exemplified in every interaction with our patients in the Oncology Program and general Internal Medicine patients. 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. 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 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 Current licensure to practice as a Physician Assistant from the State of Utah. Current RQI Healthcare Provider e‑Credential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The e‑Credential 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.