Thoracic Surgery Advanced Practice Provider

Job Description :

This position is accountable for the provision of patient care and other activities as permitted by licensure and defined within Credentialing and Privileging documentation (hospital), Credentialing and Scope of Practice (Medical Group), Delegation of Services Agreement (DOPL) or other similar documentation as appropriate.

As part of that patient care, this position is accountable to : deliver optimal patient care through effective clinical practice;

education of the patient, patient's family, clinical staff, and others; consultation with other healthcare providers; and maintain current knowledge regarding options for optimal patient care and outcomes.

This Advanced Practice Provider will join our Thoracic Surgery team at Intermountain Medical Center, a level I trauma center in Murray, Utah.

Our multidisciplinary practice is made up of three surgeons and four advanced practice providers, with additional opportunities to interface with peers across our healthcare organization.

The APP will first assist in thoracic surgeries, round on patients in the hospital, and provide care in our outpatient clinic.

It is anticipated the APP will spend time evenly between the three settings, adjusting as needed dependent on patient care and department needs.

We provide care to adult patents with a variety of conditions including lung cancer, benign lung diseases and lung tumors, chest reconstruction, esophageal cancers, emphysema, and abdominal surgeries.

We also care for some adolescents (>

14 years, with chest wall reconstruction).

The APP will typically be scheduled 4 10-hour shifts per week. In addition, they will be expected to pick up call 1 night per week and one weekend in five, fielding after-hours calls and participating in emergent or late surgeries.

Preferred Qualifications

One or more years of surgical experience is highly preferred

Prior clinical experience in an inpatient or ICU setting

Job Essentials

Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) are accountable for the provision of patient care at the top of licensure, within their scope of practice.

Licensed, credentialed and privileged to perform such duties as :

• Maintenance and promotion of health and prevention of disease;
• Assessment, diagnosis, treatment, correction, and consultation;
• Procedures as outlined by specialty, and referral for health problems;
• Education of the patient, patient's family, clinical staff, and others;
• Prescription or administration of prescription drugs or devices in accordance with a consultation and referral plan;
• Consultation with other healthcare providers;
• Appropriate and timely documentation of clinical care;

Continually learning and developing for optimal patient care and outcomes.

Advanced Practice Providers may also participate in research, utilize evidence-based practice to improve quality patient care, protocol development, care process model development, and best practice standards for assigned patient population throughout our organization.

Minimum Qualifications

Current state license as a Physician Assistant (PA).

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Certification as a Physician Assistant.

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Eligible for State Controlled Substance License II through V.

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Eligible for Federal DEA Certificate II through V.

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BLS Certification for Healthcare Providers.

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Other certification as required (e.g. ACLS, PALS, TNCC, NRP).

Physical Requirements :

Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.

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Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.

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Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.

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Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment.

Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.

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Need to walk and assist with transporting / ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing / pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items.

Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc).

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May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.

Anticipated job posting close date :

08 / 02 / 2024

Location :

Intermountain Medical Center

Work City : Murray

Murray

Work State : Utah

Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$60.33 - $93.08

We care about your well-being mind, body, and spirit which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Learn more about our comprehensive benefits packages for our Idaho, Nevada, and Utah based caregivers, and for our Colorado, Montana, and Kansas based caregivers;

and our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Compensation Information :

$60.33 / Hourly - $60.33 / Hourly

Starting At : 60.33 Hourly

Up To : 93.08 Hourly