PS Physician Assistant PS Physician Assistant

Department 00264 – Urology Job Summary

This position is based in the division of urology University of Utah with a specific focus on working with the urologic oncology surgery team at Huntsman Cancer Hospital. The team currently consists of 4 physicians and 5 physician assistants supported by a team of highly skilled RN’s and MA’s who are looking to replace a 5th APC who is leaving. It is a dynamic team looking for someone who is self-motivated and team oriented with an emphasis on being patient-focused. There is a premium placed on development of the APC with expectations of continuing education, skill development, research support, and collaboration with other oncology services. The APC will need to be able to perform both independent and collaborative care with a physician. This is a surgical practice with primary responsibilities being in the outpatient setting. Clinical responsibilities will include an ability to perform various urologic based office procedures. Requirements include the ability to manage post-operative patients, patient education, and strong communication. It is also required to convey lab, imaging, and pathology results to patients in a timely manner with expertise and compassion. There is a strong emphasis placed on surgical background, specifically as a robotic first assist, as the candidate may have opportunity to assist on these cases. Focus is on clinical work for first year. 

As a patient-focused organization, the University of Utah Health Sciences / Huntsman Cancer Institute exist 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 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. Takes complex medical histories on patients referred for consultation by academic and community physicians.

2. Performs physical examinations.

3. Orders laboratory tests, imaging studies and other diagnostic procedures.

4. Reach diagnosis of medical, surgical and other conditions.

5. Develops treatment plans in conjunction with attending physician to provide optimal patient medical management.

6. Counsel and educate patients.

7. Participates in continuing medical education to include specialty and sub-specialty meetings, clubs, boards and conferences.

8. Orders consultations and interacts with members of other specialty medical teams.

9. Participates in special projects and committee functions.

10. Perform in-office Urology procedures.

11. Potential surgical 1st assist on robotic cases after first year of clinical only.

• 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 Physician’s 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.

Preferences

Candidates with previous experience in a Urology clinical practice.

Candidates with robotic surgery experience, especially urologic is highly valued.

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 patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. 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.

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