Clinical Attending

Position/Rank: Clinical Attending
Track: Non-Tenure Track
FTE: 0.5-1.0

Position Description

We invite you to join the Division of Physician Assistant Education and Sciences (DPAES) in the School of Medicine, University of Utah. We are seeking a board-certified physician assistant for the position of Clinical Attending to work in partnership with the School of Dentistry’s Oral Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS) team. This position also provides opportunities for involvement in research, education, and administration/service, depending on the expertise and interest of candidates. The ideal candidate would have 5+ years of surgical experience.

The intent of this position is to enhance patient care efficiency and quality by integrating a Physician Assistant (PA) into the OMFS team, assisting with pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative tasks. Expected Outcomes include improved patient preparation and follow-up, enhanced surgical outcomes and patient satisfaction, efficient handling of routine tasks, allowing the surgeon to focus more on complex care and procedural duties, and enhanced educational opportunities for PA students, aligning with the institution's academic goals.

Scope of Work:

• Pre-operative care
• Intra-operative assistance
• Post-operative care and rounds
• Emergency department consults
• Patient admissions and follow-up
• Administrative and support tasks

Clinical resources include:

• Favorable malpractice environment
• On-site Care Team
• Robust administrative support team
• Exceptional clinic staff support

Qualifications:

1. Board certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
2. Unrestricted current Utah state medical license or eligible
3. Experience in clinical medicine and teaching preferred
4. Greater than 5 years of surgical experience preferred

To Apply:

Go to University of Utah website. https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/181131

School of Dentistry

The School of Dentistry fosters a humanistic, evidence-based approach to patient care. We are looking for applicants who are committed to the school’s mission of caring for the underserved and value compassion, excellence, and innovation. We seek applicants with insights and vision for partnering with other primary healthcare professionals to improve oral and overall health for patients.

Division of Physician Assistant Education and Sciences Mission Statement

To promote accessible, equitable, high-quality patient centered health care through innovative and inclusive education, clinical care, leadership, scholarship, health policy and advocacy, and global community partner engagement.

Clinical Mission Statement: To address and bridge care gaps, ensuring equitable access to high-quality healthcare for all individuals. DPAES is dedicated to providing comprehensive, patient-centered care that meets the diverse needs of our population. By leveraging innovative practices, interdisciplinary collaboration, and a commitment to continuous improvement, we strive to eliminate disparities in health outcomes and enhance the overall well-being of our patients.

The University of Utah was founded in 1850, is a member of the BIG 12, is ranked as one of the top US public research universities, and is particularly distinguished in medicine, genetics, and engineering. Located in Salt Lake City adjacent to the beautiful Wasatch Mountains, the University of Utah is the flagship institution of higher learning in Utah, serving over 31,000 students, including over 2,000 international students and scholars from over 114 different countries.

The University of Utah Health (U of U Health) is a patient focused center distinguished by collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. The U of U Health values candidates who are committed to fostering and furthering the culture of compassion, collaboration, innovation, accountability, acceptance, integrity, quality, and trust that is integral to our mission.

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