The Physician Assistant (PA) is responsible for delivering the highest level of patient care at a premier fertility center. The PA assesses, diagnoses and treats patients, administers and orders appropriate tests, interprets laboratory tests, provides education and appropriate management for women and men in need of reproductive related services. The PA collaborates with physicians and other clinicians in a team-based approach to patient care.
Essential Functions and Accountabilities: - Obtains detailed medical histories, reviews medical records, and performs appropriate physical exams.
- Performs detailed infertility evaluations, including but not limited to: gynecologic exams, procedures, ultrasonography, and mock transfers; order appropriate tests, and interprets laboratory values.
- Performs "morning monitoring" which includes ultrasounds to monitor patient stimulation cycles, early pregnancy monitoring, and IUI (intrauterine insemination).
- Collaborates with physician in development and implementation of treatment plan appropriate to individual patient.
- Prescribes appropriate medications and provides appropriate referrals.
- Provides detailed and comprehensive patient counseling and education.
- Acts as liaison between collaborating physician and clinical staff to ensure high-level medical care and addresses issues for improvement.
Academic Training: - Current state licensure as PA
- Studies level: License
- Studies area: Physician Assistant
- Graduation from an accredited PA program
- Studies level: Graduate of Accredited School
- Studies area: Physician Assistant Program
- NCCPA board certification - required
- Studies level: Board Certification
- Studies area: NCCPA
- BLS - required
- Studies level: Certification
- Studies area: BLS
- (In some cases, ACLS may be required)
- Studies level: Certification
- Studies area: ACLS
Position Requirements/Experience: - Previous experience in women's health or reproductive endocrinology and infertility - preferred
- Must be able to work weekends and holidays as assigned
- May require unanticipated need to work beyond scheduled shift due to patient care needs
- Candidates currently employed at Utah Center for Reproductive Medicine will have preferential hire
Technical Skills: - Ability to access, input, and retrieve information from a computer.
IVI-RMA offers a comprehensive benefits package to all employees who work a minimum of 30 hours per week.- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Options
- Retirement 401K Plan
- Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
- Company Paid: Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability & AD&D
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
