PS Physician Assistant-Spine​/MSK

Overview

Job Title PS Physician Assistant – Spine/MSK

Working Title PS Physician Assistant-Spine/MSK

Location South Jordan Health Center, Salt Lake City, UT

Department 00251 - Physical Med & Rehab

Reporting Details Working under the supervision of a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) physician

Candidate must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to patients being seen in the integrated sports/spine program. The individual must demonstrate knowledge and the ability to assess data regarding the patient’s status and provide care as described above. This position would be located at the South Jordan Health Center.

• Evaluation and treatment in sports/spine care.
• Work closely with, and under the supervision of, a 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, particularly neurosurgery and orthopedic surgery.
• Perform physical examinations on new and return spine patients.
• Order laboratory tests, x-rays, special imaging studies and other diagnostic procedures.
• Perform trigger point injections, bursa injections as needed for treatment of related pain disorders.
• 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, boards and conferences.
• Willingness to participate in quality improvement activities.
• May assist in research projects.
• Participates in special projects and committee functions.

• 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.

• Specialty in sports medicine or spine care is strongly preferred.
• Certification in ACLS / BLS / NRP / ATLS may be required by your department or by privileging criteria.

• Standard hours per week: 40
• Shift: Day
• Late clinic hours may be required based on clinic space availability

• This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements. Immunization according to CDC standards and hospital policy; limited exemptions may be made for medical contraindications or religious beliefs.
• Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

• This job description indicates the general nature and level of work performed. It is not designed to be a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required.
• This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

• Type:
  Benefited Staff
• Other information about URS retirement options and related requirements is provided by Human Resources as part of onboarding and employment.