Advanced Practice Clinician

Arizona Arthritis; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Arizona Arthritis & Rheumatology Associates, P.C. (AARA) is seeking an ambitious APC (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join our team of rheumatology specialists.

The APC will work alongside the Rheumatologist Attending Physician and clinical teams to assess and treat patients with rheumatologic conditions, coordinate tests, and manage administrative tasks related to patients, payors, and third parties.

Qualifications

• NP/PA degree required.
• Excellent bedside manner and communication are essential.
• Proficiency with EMR systems is required.
• Rheumatology experience is desirable.
• Clinical research experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat patients with rheumatologic conditions.
• Collaborate with rheumatologists and care teams to manage care plans.
• Prescribe treatments in conjunction with Attending Physician.
• Support research departments and clinical studies.
• Participate in medical education activities and credential maintenance.

Skills

Bedside manner

Interpersonal communication

Education

NP/PA Degree

Tools

EMR Software

Job description

Description

Recently named one of Arizona’s Top Workplaces, Arizona Arthritis & Rheumatology Associates, P.C. is the largest private Rheumatology practice in the United States. The practice has over 60 providers, 15 sites and over 300 employees providing assessment and treatments for rheumatological, podiatric, and electromyography patients. Our providers work together to keep patients healthy, and are recognized for excellence in medicine and for being pioneers in new treatments, ably supported by our Research department.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.

Our vision is to provide the best Rheumatology care, anywhere and, to balance sustainable operation with the highest possible level of patient care.

We are a seeking an ambitious, friendly, positive, and compassionate APC (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join our Team.

The APC works alongside the Rheumatologist Attending Physician and clinical/ administrative teams to assess and treat patients with rheumatologic conditions. The APC is required to liaise with internal and external stakeholders as required, complete clinical assessments, order necessary tests and completed administrative tasks related to the patient, payors and third parties.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of patient care
• Responsible for collaborating with Providers to diagnose and treat rheumatologic disease states.
• Prescribing treatments and medications as necessary and in conjunction with Attending Physician.
• Support Research Departments and Studies.
• Contribute to and participate in medical education activities, nationally and locally.
• Maintenance of all valid credentials, licenses and memberships.

Requirements

Qualifications

Essential

NP / PA Degree

Excellent Bedside Manner

Strong EMR Skills

Desirable

Rheumatology Experience

Clinical Research Experience

Learn more about AARA on our website at http://azarthritis.com