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Overview
Huntsman Cancer Hosptial Inpatient Physician Assistant Fellowship
To apply, the candidate must submit a current curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation (ideally from the program attended and/or clinical preceptors), and a letter of intent.
The letter of intent should describe the applicant’s motivation and interest in the fellowship and how they feel their involvement will benefit the program University of Utah Hospital or Huntsman Cancer Hospital. Email the required letter of intent directly toMeghan.vigil@hci.utah.edu. Applicants should also ask three professional references (ideally from the program attended and/or clinical preceptors) to email a letter of reference directly. Letters of recommendation sent through the applicants will not be accepted. Please make sure they are sent no later than March 15th, 2024.
Explore this exciting opportunity to complete a 12-month training program with the Inpatient Advanced Practice Clinician (APC) Service at the Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI). The Postgraduate Oncology APC training program will prepare APCs to care for cancer patients as part of a multidisciplinary team, focusing on inpatient care.
As a valued member of a dynamic team, the APC is on the front-line of patient care. The person chosen for this fulltime, benefited position, will train with multiple different teams to provide care for oncology/hematology patients at the Huntsman Cancer Hospital. This approach will allow for understanding of the most common cancers and the differing treatment options. There will be an emphasis on hematology and oncology patients and the goal will be to assume an open full time inpatient hematology or oncology position following successful completion of the fellowship.
We are looking for motivated, patient-focused individuals who have a strong interest in caring for patients with cancer. We offer a strong benefit and excellent retirement and health plan options.
The Huntsman cancer Institute is a top academic research and cancer treatment center, and has earned the elite national designation as a Comprehensive Cancer Center from the National Cancer Institute. HCI sits in the foothills of the spectacular Wasatch Front Mountains, overlooking the Salt Lake Valley, and is part of the University of Utah Health Care system. Our guiding principles are the patient first, united effort, and excellence in all we do.
Please refer to https://medicine.utah.edu/internalmedicine/generalmedicine/apc-fellowship/ for details to submit required documents in order to be considered for the position.
Responsibilities
Takes complex medical histories on patients referred for consultation by academic and community physicians.
Performs physical examinations.
Orders laboratory tests, x-rays, special imaging studies and other diagnostic procedures.
May perform bone marrow aspirations and biopsies, skin biopsies, lumbar punctures; administers intrathecal chemotherapy; and may participate in bone marrow harvests.
May monitor the level of and adjust immunosuppressive medications.
Orders and supervises the administration of blood products.
Reaches tentative diagnosis of medical, surgical and other conditions.
Develops treatment plans in conjunction with attending physician to provide optimal patient medical management.
Participates in continuing medical education to include specialty and sub-specialty meetings, clubs, boards and conferences.
Assists in the collection of data for research projects.
Orders consultations and interacts with members of other specialty medical teams.
Participates in special projects and committee functions.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above.
Demonstrated clinical competence and in-depth knowledge of specialty area.
Demonstrated leadership, teaching, research and communication skills.
Ability to provide care appropriate to the population served.
Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.
Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development and the ability to assess data regarding the patient's status and provide care as described in the department's policies and procedures manual.
Qualifications
Qualifications Required
Qualifications (Preferred)
Preferred
Utah State prescriptive privilege preferred.
Certification in ACLS/BLS/NRP/ATLS may be required by your department or by privileging criteria.
To obtain licensure requires graduation from an AMA approved Physician Assistant program. Specialty experience is preferred on a position-by-position basis.
UHPPM 1-56 requires that newly hired non-physician providers apply for credentialing and privileging at the time of hire.
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.
Physical Requirements
Carrying, Far Vision, Lifting, Listening, Manual Dexterity, Near Vision, Pulling and/or Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Stooping and Crouching, Walking
Multi-lingual Candidates Welcomed
To inquire about this posting, email: careers@hsc.utah.edu
EEO Statement
University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of 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.
University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of 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, please contact the University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources office at 801-581-6500.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:
Sherrie Hayashi
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
Online reports may be submitted atoeo.utah.edu/
For more information: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
Requisition Number 67060
Reg/Temp Regular
Employment Type Full-Time
Shift Variable
Work Schedule Varies with dept. rotation, Five 8s or Four 10s.
Clinical/Non-Clinical Status Clinical
Location Name Huntsman Cancer Hospital
Workplace Set Up On-site
City SALT LAKE CITY
State UT
Department HCH CST 60G APC SUPPORT
Category Health Professional - Other
Workplace Set Up On-site