PM&R Outpatient Physician Assistant — Rehab & SCI

University of Utah Health Research; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah Health seeks a Physician Assistant for outpatient rehabilitation at the Craig H. Neilsen Rehabilitation Hospital.

The role focuses on care for spinal cord injury and complex patients, with supervision by a PM&R physician and responsibilities spanning history taking, examinations, diagnostics, and treatment planning. Applicants must have Utah PA licensure and complete the RQI credential within 30 days of hire.

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.

Responsibilities

• Evaluation and treatment in outpatient rehab service.
• Will work closely with, and under the supervision of, a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) physician.
• Take complex medical histories on patients for consultation by academic and community physicians.
• Order consultations and interact with members of other specialty medical teams.
• Perform physical examinations on new and return patients.
• Order laboratory tests, x-rays, special imaging studies and other diagnostic procedures.
• Monitor dosages and adjust medications.
• Order and supervise the administration of physical therapy.
• Reach tentative diagnosis of medical, surgical and other conditions.
• Develop treatment plans in conjunction with attending physician to provide optimal patient medical management.
• Counsel patients and families about health wellness, illness and maintenance.
• Participate in continuing medical education to include specialty and sub-specialty meetings, clubs and conferences.
• Willingness to participate in quality improvement activities.
• May assist in research projects, special projects and committee functions.
• Coverage of other APC team members, as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job description

University of Utah Health seeks a Physician Assistant for outpatient rehabilitation at the Craig H. Neilsen Rehabilitation Hospital.

The role focuses on care for spinal cord injury and complex patients, with supervision by a PM&R physician and responsibilities spanning history taking, examinations, diagnostics, and treatment planning. Applicants must have Utah PA licensure and complete the RQI credential within 30 days of hire.