Physician Assistant

75 HonorHealth Medical Group; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

HonorHealth's Primary Care-Superstition Springs in Mesa, AZ is seeking a dedicated Physician Assistant to provide patient services under supervision. You will obtain histories, perform exams, prescribe within scope, and contribute to treatment plans in a busy primary care setting.

The role requires national PA certification and AZ licensure, BLS, and a commitment to compassionate, high-quality care for diverse patients in the greater Phoenix area.

Qualifications

• Must hold National Certification as a Physician Assistant and AZ licensure.
• One year of experience in primary care or acute care preferred.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient histories and perform physical examinations under physician supervision.
• Prescribe medications within scope and discuss treatment options with supervising physician.
• Administer injections and assist in minor procedures.
• Educate patients on health problems and treatment plans.
• Coordinate care with other departments to ensure continuity of care.

Skills

Physician Assistant

BLS

Patient care

Education

National Certification as Physician Assistant

AZ State Licensure as Physician Assistant

AMA-accredited PA program

Job description

Primary City/State: Medical Office Building - 6811 E Superstition Springs Blvd Mesa, AZ 85209 Category: Advanced Practice Providers Shift: Day Department: Primary Care-Superstition Springs Great care starts with great people. (Like you.) At HonorHealth, you’ll find something special. From humble beginnings in 1927 to one of Arizona’s largest nonprofit healthcare systems, our culture is built on warmth and neighborly kindness. Behind every smile is a highly skilled professional with deep expertise and an unwavering dedication to what matters most — caring for the health and well-being of people and communities across the greater Phoenix area.

Responsibilities:

JOB SUMMARY Provides patient services under supervision of a physician. Elicits detailed patient histories, performs physical examinations, gives treatment, prescribes certain drugs and counsels patients on health problems. May suture minor wounds, assist in surgery, apply and remove cast and traction apparatus and performs other therapeutic procedures. Adhere to the organization's credentials Allied Health scope of practice. Percentage of time spent performing duties varies according to physician and office needs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Identifies short-term and long range patient care issues that must be addressed; provides information and commentary on patient condition to physician and makes recommendations. Implements recommendations as approved. Interviews patients, performs physical examinations, and obtains information about and updates medical histories. Administers or orders diagnostics tests such as x-rays, EKG’s, and laboratory studies. Interprets test results. Administers injections and immunizations. May suture or otherwise manage wounds and infections. Collaborates with other departments and outside businesses to ensure ongoing continuity of care. Demonstrates understanding of ICA statutes in all communication. Educates related to Federal and state regulatory guidelines and ICA statutes, and OSHA medical surveillance components to ensure compliance with all policies and regulatory programs. Remains current on existing and new clinical practices, legislation, and the dynamics of patient management plans. Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

Other / Certificate National Certification as Physician Assistant, AZ State Licensure as Physician Assistant, Graduation from AMA accredited school for Physician Assistants Required

EXPERIENCE

1 year as Physician Assistant Preferred Other Bilingual-Spanish Preferred

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATIONS

Physician Assistant - License, Arizona Licensure Required Basic Life Support (BLS) - Certification, Required Fingerprint Clearance Card (FPC) - Certificate, Have a current Fingerprint Clearance card, or within seven (7) working days after employment shall apply and be eligible for a Fingerprint Clearance Card (Pediatric Behavioral Health Sites ONLY) 7 Days Required Physician Assistant - License, National Certification as Physician Assistant Required

We're all in for your career. Expert care from experts who care. At HonorHealth, you’ll find something special. Our culture is built on warmth and neighborly kindness, but behind every smile is a highly skilled professional with deep expertise and unwavering dedication.

We’re delivering a healthcare experience that simply feels better through:

• Nine acute-care hospitals
• Over 200 primary, specialty and urgent care centers
• More than 17,000 team members and 4,000 medical staff

Since 1927, we’ve been focused on doing what matters most — caring for people and communities across the greater Phoenix area. From humble beginnings to one of Arizona’s largest nonprofit healthcare systems, we’re just as driven as we were a century ago. Come join us and go all in for your career.

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