Physician Assistant

Position Summary

Your role as Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner in General Surgery is primarily responsible for supporting ambulatory and/or outpatient surgical services. You will play a pivotal role on this service with first assisting in the OR, and involvement in all aspects of post-operative care, including inpatient management.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform appropriate laboratory and diagnostic studies.
• Provides patient services in the General Surgery clinic under direct supervision and responsibility of Physician.
• Performs comprehensive physical examination, and compile patient medical data, including health history and results of physical examination.
• Instruct and counsel patients regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens, emotional problems of daily living, and health maintenance.
• Assist with surgical procedures in operating room; perform minor procedures in the unit; conduct daily hospital rounds; evaluate post-operative patients; handle discharge planning for patients on service.
• Facilitate patient referral to the appropriate physician or agency, and conduct follow-up visits with patients.
• Return phone calls from patients, handling prescription refills and EMR management support.

Minimum Requirements

• Current Physician Assistant license or Advanced Practice Nursing license in the State of Utah
• Ability to take call as needed
• COVID vaccination or valid exemption

Benefits

• Health insurance with option for $0 copay and $0 deductible
• Dental, Vision, Disability
• 401k with company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Company paid life insurance

Additional Information

Steward Medical Group is taking additional necessary preparations to ensure patients can receive compassionate care in safe, carefully managed environment – with confidence and without fear.

Our Safe and Ready program consists of a rigorous [three-point] standard ensuring patient safety, confidence and convenience.

1. Any COVID-19 related care takes place in designated areas away from other patients and their families.
2. A stringent cleaning policy has been implemented throughout our facilities.
3. A strictly controlled visitor and mask policy is required for patient and colleague safety.