Outpatient Rehab NP: Spine & Complex Care

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Utah NRH Outpatient Clinic seeks a Nurse Practitioner to provide care in the Craig H. Nielsen Rehabilitation Hospital outpatient service, with emphasis on spinal cord injury and complex patients.

You will work under a PM&R physician, take histories, perform exams, order tests, develop treatment plans, counsel patients and families, and participate in continuing medical education and quality improvement.

Qualifications

• Utah NP licensure required.
• Master’s degree in Nursing or equivalent; NP certification required.
• Utah prescriptive privileges may be required.
• ACLS/BLS/NRP/ATLS certifications may be required by department.

Responsibilities

• Evaluation and treatment in outpatient rehab service.
• Work under supervision of a PM&R physician.
• Take complex medical histories for consultations.
• Order consultations and interact with other specialty teams.
• Perform physical examinations on new and return patients.
• Order laboratory tests, x-rays, and other imaging.
• Monitor dosages and adjust medications.
• Order and supervise administration of physical therapy.
• Reach tentative diagnoses and develop treatment plans with attending physician.
• Counsel patients and families about health and wellness.
• Participate in continuing medical education and quality improvement activities.
• May assist in research projects and committee functions.
• Coverage of other APC team members as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

Master's degree in Nursing or equivalent

National Certification (NP)

Utah NP licensure

Job description

The University of Utah NRH Outpatient Clinic seeks a Nurse Practitioner to provide care in the Craig H. Nielsen Rehabilitation Hospital outpatient service, with emphasis on spinal cord injury and complex patients.

You will work under a PM&R physician, take histories, perform exams, order tests, develop treatment plans, counsel patients and families, and participate in continuing medical education and quality improvement.