Part-time Physician Assistant/Family Nurse Practitioner - Urgent Care

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT/FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER (Part-time)

Join the Urgent Care Clinic at Moab Regional Hospital

As the Midlevel Provider for Moab Regional Hospital’s Urgent Care, you will be responsible for providing direct patient care in an outpatient, urgent care setting.  This position will primarily provide care to walk-in patients of all ages (infants to geriatrics) in our hospital-based urgent care clinic.  The scope of care will be quite broad due to the walk-in nature of the clinic and diverse population.  The right candidate must be able to effectively diagnose and provide therapeutic treatments for a wide-range of patient needs, within their scope of practice.  Our ideal candidate is comfortable working independently and autonomously and uses their critical thinking and troubleshooting skills to quickly assess and begin treatment for patients and/or refer to higher-level care through the MRH Emergency Department.

Anticipated Schedule will be based on the Urgent Care Clinic open hours - 1000 to 2000 Monday-Friday, and 1000-1800 Saturday and Sunday 365 days/year.  Clinic hours and shift requirements are subject to change. Weekend and holiday shifts are required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current Utah state license as a Physician Assistant
• Eligible for state Controlled Substance License II through V
• Eligible for Federal DEA Certificate II through V
• Basic Life Support (BLS), ACLS, PALS Certification for healthcare providers.
• Two (2) years’ prior experience as a Provider in an Urgent Care Setting preferred due to independent design of position.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English, including written, verbal, and listening skills.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Arrive each day prepared to work at your appointed time and leave at the end of the day only after patient care and charts are completed.
• Review patient file/record, including allergies, problems, medications, and immunization status.
• Elicit and record information about patients’ medical histories. Interview patients concerning their symptoms and conduct a thorough physical examination.
• Order or execute various tests, analyses, and diagnostic images to provide information on patients’ conditions. Analyze reports and findings of tests and examinations, and diagnose conditions of patients.
• Administer or prescribe treatments. Determine and prescribe medication, dosage, and schedule given the patients’ conditions and allergies. Discuss any possible side effects to medication or immunization with patients.
• Utilize online resources to perform travel consultations. Be willing to obtain DOT medical examiner certification via online training and pass official examination.
• Be willing to learn and utilize EMR and tablet/laptop technology at the bedside. Prescribe and administer vaccinations to immunize patients from communicable diseases.
• Promote health by advising patients about diet, hygiene, and methods for prevention of disease.
• Refer patients to primary care physicians or medical specialists for consultation services when necessary for the well-being of the patients.
• Document the patients’ visits including medical history, physical exam, diagnoses, and plan of action. Follow-up with patients regarding progress in high risk or emergency cases. Follow-up daily on laboratory tests and X-Rays.
• Conduct physical examinations to provide information needed for admission to school, consideration for jobs, or eligibility for insurance coverage.
• Maintain a professional appearance.
• Understand the concepts of universal precautions, HIPAA and OSHA.
• Be a team player who is equally comfortable working independently. Maintain a warm, friendly attitude with excellent patient and employee interaction skills. Maintain excellent verbal and communication skills. Be adaptable in different situations. Possess excellent client interaction skills. Be able to multi-task. Exhibit Excellent Customer Service; be patient-centric and customer service oriented.
• Demonstrate the ability to be flexible, organized, and functional in stressful situations.
• Maintain effective, positive working relationship inter- and intra-departmentally.  Assist with the resolution of problems or concerns while being a supportive team member. 
• Consistently demonstrate a professional, self-directed, mature, disciplined, and tactful approach to responsibilities.  Maintain a fair and sensitive approach when working with employees.
• Participate in the development of Performance Improvement Programs within the Hospital.
• Participate as an active and involved member of the Medical Staff.
• Attend staff meetings and recognize problems, identify possible causes and resolve routine problems through offering suggestions and solutions to improve the workplace and patient care. Listen to others with an open mind.
• Maintain confidentiality of all patient, employee, and Hospital records.
• Respect the diversity of each individual (patients, visitors, vendors, and co-workers).
• Consistently strive to promote quality customer service in all areas of responsibilities.
• Attend staff, management, committee, Medical Staff and other Hospital meetings as appropriate.
• Excellent judgment and discretion, ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously and handle work-related stressors are required. Remaining calm and professional in stressful situations.
• Being friendly, courteous, service-oriented, professional, outgoing, and customer service driven
• Detail oriented while maintaining a positive attitude
• Team player with a "can do" attitude that can work in a fast-paced environment
• Stay abreast of current trends in healthcare practice and participate in continuing medical education to ensure optimal clinical knowledge and effective patient care skill.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

This position does include tasks which involves exposure to blood, body fluids, and/or tissue.  Protecting equipment is available, to include but not limited to gloves, safety glasses, face shields, face masks, and moisture-resistant gown.   

Physical Requirements

• This position also requires near-constant standing, talking, sitting, hearing/listening, seeing and fine motor skills.  This position requires occasional pushing/pulling (up to 100 lbs), stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, filing, copying Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
• Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.
•  Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.
•  Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.
•  Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc).
•  May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.

Direct Reports

This position does not have any direct reports.

Why Should You Join the Team at Moab Regional Hospital?

We have an amazing team here at Moab Regional Hospital, with a skilled group of healthcare providers and physicians from a wide range of specialties who are committed to the greater Moab community.

Caring for our People: Every healthcare professional that works here at MRH in both a clinical and non-clinical setting cares about our patients because these are our friends, neighbors, and our family.

Employee Satisfaction: Moab Regional Hospital strives to balance care for the community with care for its employees and offers a supportive work environment, competitive total compensation packages, and the flexibility to enjoy what makes this desert region one of the most unique and special places to live.

We offer:

• Wide range of benefits, including:
  • Mental health coverage for entire family
  • Retirement 403(b) and 457(b) plans available
  • Paid time off
• Collaborative and supportive workplace
• Professional growth opportunities including continuing education, trainings, and more!

Spectacular Location: Welcome to Moab, Utah, where Arches and Canyonlands National Parks are just a part of the breathtaking red rock landscapes that surround this charming town. Nestled at the base of the LaSal Mountains and along the banks of the Colorado River, small-town friendliness coupled with unparalleled natural beauty make this a great place to call home. Thanks to its perfect climate, Moab offers year round recreation opportunities, and is renowned for mountain biking, rock climbing, jeeping, hiking and river activities.  There are an array of restaurants, microbreweries, art galleries and special events that create a vibrant community to live in.

Moab Regional Hospital is a Drug Free Workplace, and requires successful completion of a pre-employment drug test and background check.

Moab Regional Hospital is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Moab Regional Hospital makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.