Family Medicine Physician Assistant (PA)

CommonSpirit Health; Queen Creek (AZ); On-site; USD 93,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health Medical Group in Queen Creek, AZ seeks a dedicated Family Medicine Physician Assistant to deliver comprehensive primary care in a busy outpatient clinic. The role supports patients of all ages with a focus on preventive care and chronic disease management.

The PA will work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team with strong MA support and occasional teaching/quality improvement activities. Flexible scheduling and telehealth options enhance patient access.

Qualifications

• Current and unrestricted license as a Physician Assistant in Arizona.
• National NCCPA certification required.
• BLS certification required.
• Experience or strong interest in telehealth/virtual care delivery.
• Proficiency with EHR systems, Cerner is a plus.
• Excellent communication and patient education skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Take patient histories and perform physical examinations.
• Order diagnostic tests and establish diagnoses.
• Provide care and management for pediatric and adult patients.
• Assist in admissions, transfers, or discharges within the health system.
• Make referrals to specialists and community agencies.
• Participate in quality assurance and quality improvement programs.
• Engage in teaching activities for PA students and medical students.
• Contribute to research and clinical innovation within scope of practice.

Skills

Telehealth

Cerner/EHR

NCCPA certification

BLS certification

Arizona PA licensure

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Independent work

Organizational skills

Tech-savvy

Tools

Cerner

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

Dignity Health Medical Group is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Family Medicine Physician Assistant (PA) to join our dynamic team in Queen Creek, AZ. This role offers the exciting opportunity to provide comprehensive primary care to our diverse patient population within our established clinic setting.

Opportunity Highlights

• Flexibility to work 4 longer days or 5 regular
• After-hours Outpatient Call (by telephone only) is minimal (3-4 weeks/year)
• Outpatient: 36 patient-facing hours/week with scheduled patients and 4 hours per week dedicated administrative time to take care of "tail" of practice and engage in teaching, quality improvement, and service related activities.
• Avg 18-24 patients per day on 8-hour outpatient days
• Great MA support + RN onsite
• Opportunities to get involved in both sponsor and investigator initiated research projects

In collaboration with the physician/medical director assumes clinical responsibility for tasks performed within the Physician Assistant's scope of practice.

Including but not limited to: taking patients' history, performing physical examinations, ordering appropriate diagnostic tests, establishing diagnosis and providing care and management for common illnesses and disease prevention in the pediatric and adult patient.

The Physician Assistant may assist in the admission transfer or discharge from the Health Care System.

Makes appropriate referrals to specialists and community agencies.

Participates in quality assurance and quality improvement programs.

Participate in teaching students (Physician Assistant Studies, Physician Assistant students, Medical Students as applicable) when caring for patients.

Participate in research, scholarly activity, and clinical innovation within scope of practice.

Works within a multidisciplinary team to develop plans for the patient and their family.

Job Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Physician Assistant in Family Medicine or Primary Care.
• Current and unrestricted licensure as a Physician Assistant (PA) in the State of Arizona.
• Current national board certification (NCCPA).
• BLS certification required.
• Demonstrate experience or strong interest in telehealth/virtual care delivery.
• Proficiency with Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems; experience with Cerner is a plus.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and patient education skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Tech-savvy with the ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies.
• Comfortable working with patients virtually and assessing conditions without a direct physical examination when appropriate.

Where You'll Work

Group Description

Dignity Health, one of the largest healthcare systems in the nation, is a growing organization with well-resourced, modern facilities and diverse practice opportunities. With more than 39 acute care hospitals in three states and 9,000 physicians, Dignity Health touches the lives of thousands of people and provides nearly $2 billion in charity care to the communities it serves.

Dignity Health Medical Group is the employed physician group serving the Arizona Service Area. Covering over 45 practice sites, complementing clinical services with translational and bench research, our integrated medical group employs in excess of 250 healthcare providers throughout the valley. Dignity Health Medical Group is continuously expanding in order to meet the needs of the growing patient population in Arizona. With a unified vision of becoming an organization where physicians, care teams and staff come to do their best work--and patients come for the best care--Dignity Health Medical Group is searching for exceptional talent that is patient focused and team-oriented, who can become a part of our mission-driven organization.

Community Description

Nestled in the southeast corner of the Phoenix metropolitan area, Queen Creek, Arizona, offers a unique blend of rural charm and modern convenience. This vibrant community boasts a rich agricultural heritage, evident in its local farms and agritainment venues. Residents enjoy a high quality of life with access to excellent schools, numerous parks and recreational facilities, and a growing selection of shopping and dining options. Queen Creek is known for its strong sense of community, family-friendly atmosphere, and stunning views of the San Tan Mountains. Experience the best of both worlds in Queen Creek - a peaceful escape with easy access to the amenities of a major city.

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Pay Range

$93,038 - $156,291 /year