Moab Regional Hospital·Moab, Utah
The provider is responsible for diagnosing and treating walk-in patients of all ages in an outpatient urgent care setting. Key duties include conducting physical exams, ordering diagnostic tests, prescribing medications, and referring patients to higher-level care when necessary.
PRN PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT/FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER Join the Urgent Care Clinic at Moab Regional Hospital
As the Advanced Practice 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.
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.
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.
Candidates must hold a current Utah state license as a Physician Assistant and certifications in BLS, ACLS, and PALS. Two years of prior experience in an urgent care setting is preferred, along with eligibility for DEA and Controlled Substance licenses.
Market context
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