Pediatric Transplant Physician Assistant - Inpatient/Outpatient

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

Job summary

Phoenix Children's Hospital is seeking a Physician Assistant to join the pediatric abdominal transplant team. The PA will support inpatient and outpatient care for liver and kidney transplant programs, collaborating with hepatologists, nephrologists, surgeons, nutritionists, social workers, and pharmacists.

The role involves working in a six-APP team with 24/7 call coverage, 10-hour weekday shifts and 5-hour weekend shifts, providing comprehensive transplant care to a pediatric population at a

Qualifications

• Pediatric Physician Assistant licensure in Arizona.
• 1+ year PA experience in pediatrics or transplant preferred.
• Inpatient clinical experience required, preferably with transplant patients.

Responsibilities

• Six APPs provide inpatient coverage to liver/kidney transplant seven days a week in rotation; outpatient coverage when not inpatient.
• Inpatient rounds, H&P, consults in PICU and transplant unit for pre/post-transplant patients.
• Discharge education and care coordination.
• Manage complex pediatric liver/kidney disease and post-transplant care including immunosuppression.
• Collaborate with residents, attendings and multiple transplant disciplines; strong communication.
• Schedule: 10-hour weekday days with weekend 5-hour shifts.
• Partners with five APPs to provide 24/7 call coverage.
• Clinic on Phoenix Children's campus at 1919 E Thomas.
• Work autonomously and with multiple disciplines.
• Manage transplant evaluations, consent, follow-up and ongoing care.
• Extensive patient/family education.
• Supervise transplant MAs and RNs.
• Coordinate and participate in transplant management committee meetings.

Skills

Pediatric care

Inpatient care

Transplant experience

Team collaboration

Job description

Phoenix Children's Hospital is seeking a Physician Assistant to join the pediatric abdominal transplant team. The PA will support inpatient and outpatient care for liver and kidney transplant programs, collaborating with hepatologists, nephrologists, surgeons, nutritionists, social workers, and pharmacists.

The role involves working in a six-APP team with 24/7 call coverage, 10-hour weekday shifts and 5-hour weekend shifts, providing comprehensive transplant care to a pediatric population at a