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University of Utah
Urgent Care Provider
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What they do
An Emergency Room Physician Assistant provides medical care to patients, under the supervision of a physician or surgeon. Works in emergency rooms or emergency departments, and is licensed to practice medicine but has less formal certification than a physician. Performs duties delegated by a physician such as recording patient medical histories, ordering diagnostic tests, or giving immunizations.
$117,934 / year median in Utah
+19% projected growth
Job Description
Urgent Care Provider Job Summary This is a part-time moonlighter position to provide Urgent Care shift coverage for the Department. The position plays a key role in delivering exceptional patient care while contributing to the growth and advancement of our clinical practice. Moonlighters are required to work a minimum of 2 shifts per month, 1 on-call shift per quarter, and 1 holiday per year. Urgent care coverage may occur at any of our urgent care clinics. Our patients include persons of all backgrounds and ages with a wide variety of urgent care needs. Responsibilities Responsible for delivering high-quality, patient-centered care for a broad range of illnesses and injuries. Expectations for this role include adhering to established policies and procedures, maintaining professionalism, fostering a positive and collaborative team culture, and ensuring accurate and timely clinical documentation. Must respond to all rapid response and able to care for and treat children, adults, and pregnant patients. Must be able to do routine urgent care procedures, including but not limited to: suture, fracture management, speculum/pelvic exams, abscess I and D, toenail removal, Wood's lamp. Providers are required to work a minimum of 2-3 shifts per months (including weekend shifts). Providers are required to work 1 on-call shift/quarter. Providers are required to work 1 holiday/year. Must be willing to work at all Urgent Care locations to provide coverage: Farmington Health Center, Greenwood Health Center, Sugarhouse Health Center, Redstone Health Center, Redwood Health Center, Stansbury Health Center, South Jordan Health Center, and Westridge Health Center. Minimum Qualifications Must hold a valid and unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Utah. Must have and maintain U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency number without any suspension, diminution or revocation. Must meet all the qualifications to participate in the Medicare and Medicaid programs or any similar government-funded health care program. Must maintain a practice of medicine consistent with recognized standards of medical care and perform all activities in accordance with those standards. Must meet all qualifications to participate in programs maintained by the University of Utah for professional malpractice liability coverage. 5+ years of experience in Urgent Care or ER setting.