Pediatric Transplant PA - Kidney & Liver Care

Phoenix Children's; Paradise Valley (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Children's Hospital is seeking a Physician Assistant to join the pediatric abdominal transplant team. The PA will provide inpatient and outpatient coverage for pediatric kidney and liver transplant programs and work with a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include pre/post-transplant care, education, and coordination with hepatologists, nephrologists, surgeons, nutritionists, social workers, and pharmacists.

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 environment providing care to transplant patients.

Responsibilities

• Inpatient coverage for the liver and kidney transplant programs seven days per week in rotation.
• Discharge education and care coordination for transplant patients.
• Manage Medically complex pediatric transplant patients including immunosuppressant management and post-transplant care.
• Work with residents, attendings and transplant team; strong communication is essential.
• Outpatient work includes transplant clinic evaluations, consent for transplant, and follow-up care.
• Autonomous collaboration with interdisciplinary teams on Phoenix Children's Hospital campus.

Education

Pediatric Physician Assistant licensure in Arizona

Experience in pediatrics or transplant (1 year preferred)

Inpatient clinical experience in transplant environment

Job description

Phoenix Children's Hospital is seeking a Physician Assistant to join the pediatric abdominal transplant team. The PA will provide inpatient and outpatient coverage for pediatric kidney and liver transplant programs and work with a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include pre/post-transplant care, education, and coordination with hepatologists, nephrologists, surgeons, nutritionists, social workers, and pharmacists.