PS Nurse Practitioner

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner to join their team in providing exceptional care to patients in the Inpatient Rehab Unit. This role involves assessing and treating neurologic patients, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team, and ensuring high-quality patient care standards. Candidates should possess a Master's degree in Nursing and the necessary licensure to practice in Utah. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on patient recovery and well-being in a supportive healthcare environment. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to improving access to quality healthcare for all.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Flexible Schedule

Continuing Education Opportunities

Qualifications

• Licensure to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in Utah is required.
• Certification in ACLS/BLS/NRP/ATLS may be preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and treatment to patients on the Inpatient Rehab Unit.
• Assess physical conditions of neurologic patients and develop treatment plans.

Skills

Patient Care

Assessment Skills

Interdisciplinary Teamwork

Quality Improvement

Documentation Skills

Education

Master's Degree in Nursing

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Job description

M-F, standard clinical hours are 7:30am-4pm.

Some weekend call coverage may be required.

VP Area
VP Area U of U Health - Academics

Department
Department 00251 - Physical Med & Rehab - Oper

Location
Location Campus

City
Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment
External Posting

Pay Rate Range
Commensurate with experience

Close Date
06/11/2025

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary
This position provides care and treatment to patients on the Inpatient Rehab Unit.

This position may be required to access and administer medications within their scope of practice and according to State Law.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

1. Be a key team member with physiatrists, residents, consult physicians, and nursing staff.
2. Assess the physical condition of neurologic patients (stroke, traumatic brain, and spinal cord injured) by performing oral and physical examinations.
3. Work in an interdisciplinary team environment with physicians and other team members (nursing and therapists) by developing daily treatment plans based on patient status.
4. Participate in quality improvement activities.
5. Order and evaluate diagnostic tests, with the assistance of attending physicians, to identify and assess the patient’s clinical condition and related health care needs.
6. Initiate and/or recommend therapeutic treatment and procedures in accordance with approved protocols/policy.
7. Complete medical records and accurate documentation of patient care.
8. Work with hospital resources (social workers, discharge planner, etc.) in counseling patients, families, and significant others about the health care continuum options upon discharge from the Rehab Unit.
9. Assisting of on-call physician with coverage of 1-2 weekends per month may be required in the future.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

Required
Licensure to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in the State of Utah.
Preferred
Certification in ACLS / BLS / NRP / ATLS may be required by your department or by privileging criteria.
Utah State prescriptive privileges.
Licensure is obtained by completing a Master’s degree in Nursing or equivalency (the only equivalency to the Master’s degree is current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner) and a National Certification which requires the successful completion of a nationally accredited examination.
UHPPM 1-56 requires that newly hired non-physician providers apply for credentialing and privileging at the time of hire.
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

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 [phone] 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 [phone] or [phone] or University Human Resource Management at [phone] 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.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
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Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have current licensure to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in the State of Utah, and national certification as a Nurse Practitioner as required by state law?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter
• Historical Only – Do Not Use – See Document Description for More Information – Addendum to the University of Utah – Veteran Only
• Historical Only – Do Not Use – See Description for More Information – Appropriate discharge document (such as DD-2214) – Veteran Only

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