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.

Entry Rate: Based on experience
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Shift Details: Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Department: Cardiovascular Research

Job Essentials

Position accountabilities include:

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

Research

This position has a heavy research emphasis and will work closely with the Research Physician and Clinical Research Coordinator to identify patients eligible for current studies. Other research duties will include verifying patient inclusion/exclusion for studies, signing research documents, and seeing research patients during scheduled visits. The position will also require excellent writing skills which will be utilized while writing research protocols, grants and publications. The ideal candidate will have a passion for research and an interest in not only performing clinical PA duties but also in identifying and pursuing various research ideas.

Clinical Practice

Perform patient assessment to obtain a complete and accurate record of the patient’s clinical information and medical symptoms. Order tests and exams to obtain additional information needed to ensure proper and complete care of patient.

Based on assessment, diagnose patient needs and determine a plan of care. Interpret patient care tests and exams to obtain needed information to guide care.

Provide for the treatment of the patient (and oversee the treatment provided by others) including appropriate prescriptive practice to achieve optimal clinical outcomes for the patient. Utilize advanced specialty knowledge to ensure that the care provided is appropriate, effective, timely, and cost efficient.

Perform diagnostic, therapeutic and/or procedural care as defined by scope of practice.

Appropriate and timely documentation of clinical care. Code and bill accurately per established protocol and procedure. Ensure that records are detailed and complete, and comply with related standards and regulations.

Education

Conduct and/or coordinate education to increase the knowledge of patient, patient family, and others. Providing appropriate instruction based on patient needs to support the continuum of care.

Train other staff in areas of clinical expertise. Provides teaching of students as appropriate to increase their clinical knowledge and ensure safe patient care.

Stay abreast of current trends in healthcare practice and participate in continuing medical education to ensure optimal clinical knowledge and effective patient care skill.

Consultation/Collaboration

Coordinates and collaborates patient care efforts with other care providers.

Communicates clinical information timely, accurately, thoroughly, and appropriately to other providers of patient care.

May collaborate with other care providers in the effective sharing of practice expertise.

Minimum Qualifications

Current state license as a Physician Assistant or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or license eligible

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse candidates must be certified as a Nurse Practitioner or eligible for certification

Eligible for state Controlled Substance License II through V

Eligible for Federal DEA Certificate II through V

This position requires verifiable current Healthcare Provider or Professional Rescuer CPR certification. An original card must be verified prior to start date or the job offer will be withdrawn. For additional information regarding CPR requirements please visit our Job Requirements Page .

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification

Physical Requirements

Hearing/Listening, Manual Dexterity, Lifting, Pulling/Pushing, Seeing, Speaking

Preferred Qualifications

Research experience

Cardiology research

Please Note
All positions subject to close without notice.
Intermountain Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.