Details
Open Date 08/07/2023
Requisition Number PRN35960B
Job Title PS Nurse Practitioner
Working Title PS Nurse Practitioner - Spine/MSK OIC
Job Grade UGR
FLSA Code Professional
Patient Sensitive Job Code? Yes
Standard Hours per Week 40
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Summary
This specific position focuses on spine care in the University of Utah’s Orthopaedic Injury Clinic, located at the University Orthopaedic Center, which runs from 4-8pm on Monday-Thursday and noon-4pm on Fridays. No work hours before noon are scheduled on Monday through Thursday in this position.
VP Area U of U Health - Academics
Department 00251 - Physical Med & Rehab - Oper
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range Commensurate with experience
Close Date
Open Until Filled No
Job Summary
This position provides primary care and treatment to a group of patients in a clinic or hospital unit. This position may be required to access and administer medications within their scope of practice and according to State Law.
This specific position focuses on spine care in the University of Utah’s Orthopaedic Injury Clinic, located at the University Orthopaedic Center, which runs from 4-8pm on Monday-Thursday and noon-4pm on Fridays. No work hours before noon are scheduled on Monday through Thursday in this position.
Responsibilities
1. Evaluation and treatment in spine and musculoskeletal care.
2. Will work closely with, and under the supervision of, a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) physician.
3. Work closely and harmoniously with an outpatient team to run an independent effective, patient-focused clinic with attending support.
4. Take complex medical histories on patients for consultation by academic and community physicians.
5. Order consultations and interact with members of other specialty medical teams, particularly neurosurgery and orthopedic surgery.
6. Perform physical examinations on new and return spine and musculoskeletal patients.
7. Order laboratory tests, x-rays, special imaging studies and other diagnostic procedures.
8. Perform occipital nerve blocks, trigger point, peripheral joint, peri-tendon, and bursa injections as needed for treatment of related various neuromusculoskeletal conditions.
9. Monitor dosages and adjust medications.
10. Order and supervise the administration of physical therapy.
11. Reach tentative diagnosis of medical, surgical and other conditions.
12. Develop treatment plans in conjunction with the attending physician to provide optimal patient medical management.
13. Counsel patients and families about health wellness, illness and maintenance.
14. Participate in continuing medical education to include specialty and sub-specialty meetings, journal clubs, boards, and conferences.
15. Work with our clinical trials research staff to assist with patients involved in clinical trials related to improving treatments for various spine and musculoskeletal conditions.
16. Willingness to participate in quality improvement activities.
17. May assist in research projects.
18. Participate in special projects and committee functions.
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
Specialty in spine care, musculoskeletal/orthopedic care, or sports medicine is strongly preferred.
Type Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.
Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are 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.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action:
Director/ Title IX Coordinator
Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA)
383 University Street, Level 1 OEO Suite
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
801-581-8365
oeo@utah.edu
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This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
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