Physician Assistant Pain Center

Full-time Physician Assistant position in the Division of Pain Management, Department of Anesthesiology at University of Utah Health, Salt Lake City, UT. Day shift; clinic schedule with days and hours to be determined. Requisition PRN46564B.

About the role

The Division of Pain Management is seeking a Physician Assistant for a busy pain center at the University of Utah (UHealth). In this position, you will provide longitudinal pain management care for a variety of patients including:

• Patients with chronic non-cancer pain
• Patients requiring intrathecal pump management
• Cancer survivors (transfers from SOS team)
• Patients requiring post-operative subacute pain consults
• Patients receiving lidocaine/ketamine infusions
• Patients requiring trigger point injections

Experience in caring for the patients listed above is optimal but training can be given. This position may be required to access and administer medications within their scope of practice and according to State Law. The University of Utah Healthcare System (UHealth) is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess the physical condition of a group of patients by performing physical examinations and obtaining medical histories.
• Formulate the medical plan and prognosis based on patient’s condition.
• Consult with physician(s) regarding patient health care plans and treatment.
• Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess the patient’s clinical problems and health care needs.
• Perform selected invasive procedures for therapeutic and/or diagnostic reasons within scope of validated competence.
• Initiate and/or recommend medical drug therapies or other forms of related therapeutic treatment and procedures in accordance with approved protocols/policy.
• Comply with medical records policies regarding the complete and accurate documentation of patient care. Initiate and maintain required records and legal documents.
• Participate in quality improvement activities.
• Counsel patients, families and significant others about health and illness, and promote health maintenance.
• Evaluate, plan, implement, and re-evaluate the care of individuals requiring emergency measures.

Requirements

• 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 (to be obtained within 30 days of hire).

Qualifications

• Demonstrated clinical competence and in-depth knowledge of specialty area.
• Demonstrated leadership, teaching, research and communication skills.
• Ability to provide care appropriate to the population served.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above.
• Certification in ACLS, BLS, NRP, or ATLS may be required by department or privileging criteria.

Working Conditions

This position involves intensive work that may exert up to 100 pounds and may consistently require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling or otherwise moving objects, such as medical equipment, or patients while providing medical care. Workers in this position may be exposed to infectious diseases and may be required to function around prisoners or behavioral health patients. This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements, including immunization according to CDC standards and hospital policy (limited exemptions for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs).

Schedule

Clinic schedule; days and hours to be determined.