Compassionate Physician Assistant—Frontline Care

Arizona Center for Cancer Care; Phoenix, Scottsdale (AZ, AZ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Arizona Center for Cancer Care is seeking a Physician Assistant to manage all aspects of patient care under supervision, including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment, while maintaining a friendly, caring, and professional bedside manner for patients and families.

You will obtain health histories, perform exams for consults and follow-ups, order imaging and labs, review results with the physician, prescribe medications when appropriate, and document clearly in the EMR.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an ARC-PA accredited Physician Assistant program with an unrestricted license.
• Strong knowledge of medicine related to medical examinations and diagnoses.
• Working knowledge of electronic health records (EHR).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Computer experience with EMR systems.

Responsibilities

• Obtain patient health history and perform physical examinations for consultations and follow-up visits.
• Assess patient needs and establish with supervising physician the plan for care. Order appropriate imaging and laboratory tests as indicated.
• Review results and consult with supervising physician as appropriate and delegated by the supervising physician.
• Prescribe and dispense medication in accordance with state and federal regulations. Document subjective and objective findings in electronic health records.
• Provide basic education and counseling to patients.
• Collaborate with staff and other clinicians to develop, update, and comply with medical and nursing protocols.
• Coordinate medical care with other providers to optimize patient care.
• Manage after hours care, including weekend and evenings as requested by supervising physician.
• Organize patient information to track patient care.
• Communicate verbally either in person or by phone or text to the supervising physician to optimize patient care.
• Electronic health record documentation to be completed within 24 hours of the patient visit.
• Maintain compliance with state/federal regulations and professional standards.

Job description

The Arizona Center for Cancer Care is seeking a Physician Assistant to manage all aspects of patient care under supervision, including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment, while maintaining a friendly, caring, and professional bedside manner for patients and families.

You will obtain health histories, perform exams for consults and follow-ups, order imaging and labs, review results with the physician, prescribe medications when appropriate, and document clearly in the EMR.