Pediatric Physician Assistant - Abdominal Transplant

Phoenix Children's; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Children’s is seeking a Physician Assistant to join the abdominal transplant team, covering pediatric kidney and liver programs. The role supports inpatient and outpatient services and collaborates with hepatologists, nephrologists, surgeons, nutritionists, and social workers on the transplant center team.

Inpatient and outpatient duties include post-transplant care, education, and coordinating complex patient management with a multidisciplinary team in a pediatric setting.

Qualifications

• Arizona Pediatrics PA licensure required.
• Minimum 1 year PA experience in pediatrics or transplants preferred.
• Inpatient clinical experience required, preferably transplant-related.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient coverage to pediatric liver and kidney transplant programs seven days per week.
• Discharge education and care coordination for transplant patients.
• Manage medically complex pediatric transplant patients including immunosuppressant therapy.
• Collaborate with residents, attending physicians and transplant teams.
• Outpatient duties include autonomous transplant clinic work and follow-up with patients and families.
• Educate patients and families; supervise transplant MAs and RNs.
• Participate in transplant-related committee meetings and patient management discussions.

Skills

Pediatrics PA experience

Transplant inpatient care

Arizona PA license

Job description

Build a rewarding career by bringing your passion, energy, and dedication to Phoenix Children's-where every role makes a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families. As one of the nation's top pediatric healthcare systems, we offer 75+ subspecialty fields and eight centers of excellence. Named a Best Children's Hospital by U.S. News & World Report, we support the advanced treatments you need to provide exceptional care. Inspired by the energy of our expanding metro area, we invite you to join us and see the big difference we can make together.

Pediatric Abdominal Transplant Position for Physician Assistant at Phoenix Children's Hospital

Phoenix Children's Hospital is seeking a Physician Assistant (PA) to join our growing abdominal transplant team. This position will be one of six APPs providing inpatient and outpatient coverage to the pediatric kidney and liver transplant programs. The Pediatric Kidney Transplantation Program at Phoenix Children's Hospital began operations in 2002 and is the only active pediatric kidney transplant program in the state of Arizona. The program has performed over 280 transplants since inception and typically transplants 12-15 patients per year with outcomes meeting or exceeding expected projections. The Pediatric Liver Transplantation Program was launched at Phoenix Children's in 2012 and is currently performing on average 5 transplants per year with post-transplant outcomes meeting or exceeding expected projections. The liver transplant program currently follows over 150 active patients. This position will collaborate directly with the hepatologists, nephrologists and surgeons providing transplant services, as well as dedicated nutritionist, social worker, and pharmacist. The pediatric liver and kidney transplant programs are a part of the Phoenix Children's Hospital Transplant Center which also includes programs in bone marrow and heart transplantation.

Required Qualifications

• Pediatric Physician Assistant licensure in Arizona
• At least one year of PA experience in pediatrics or transplant is preferred
• Previous inpatient clinical experience is required, preferably in an environment providing care to transplant patients

General responsibilities include

• The team of six APPs provide inpatient coverage to the liver and kidney transplant programs seven days per week in rotation, and when not providing inpatient coverage provide outpatient coverage to the liver transplant program

Inpatient work

• Includes H & Ps, consults, and rounding on patients (primarily in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit and on the transplant unit), for pre transplant, transplant, and post-transplant patients
• Discharge education and coordination of care is extensive in this role
• Requires management of medically complex pediatric patients with end stage liver and kidney disease, as well as post-transplant care including immunosuppressant management
• You will be working alongside residents and attending's as well as many other disciplines within transplant so good communication and interpersonal skills are required
• Schedule: 10-hour days during the week with weekend coverage consisting of 5 hour shifts
• This position partners with five other (APPs) to provide 24/7/365 call coverage to the transplant program

Outpatient work

• Clinic is located on the Phoenix Children's Hospital campus at 1919 E. Thomas
• Must be able to work autonomously and in partnership with multiple disciplines constantly
• Management of the transplant population including evaluations and consenting for transplant, as well as follow up and coordination of ongoing care
• Patient and family education is extensive in this position
• Supervising and working directly with dedicated transplant Medical Assistants and Registered Nurses
• Active coordination and participation in committee meetings related to transplant patient management

This position works in collaboration with the attending physicians and works within their scope of practice to provide excellent clinical care for patients. Plays a critical role in the patient family medical team. Professional who may practice in hospital's inpatient and/or outpatient setting.