Physician Assistant

CommonSpirit Health; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Phoenix, Arizona, is seeking a qualified Physician Assistant responsible for performing patient evaluations, recommending therapeutic interventions, and collaborating with physicians. The role requires a Bachelor's Degree, certification from the Arizona Joint Board, and 3 years of clinical experience. Preferred candidates will have a Master's degree in Physician Assistant studies. This position involves working within a multidisciplinary team to provide quality patient care.

Qualifications

• 3 years clinical experience in related area or specialty field.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient evaluations and recommend therapeutic interventions.
• Conduct daily patient rounds and see patients in outpatient clinic.
• Prescribe and dispense drugs in accordance with regulations.
• Monitor effectiveness of therapeutic interventions.

Skills

Patient evaluation

Therapeutic intervention

Counseling

Collaboration with physicians

Quality assurance

Documentation

Drug dispensing

Diagnostic testing

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Certification as Physician Assistant

Master of Physician Assistant

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

Responsible for performing patient evaluations, reviewing pretreatment teaching, recommending therapeutic intervention, counseling patients and families and collaborating with appropriate physicians to provide other appropriate direct care interventions within the scope of practice for physician's assistants. Participants in quality assurance and quality improvement programs. Works within a multidisciplinary team to develop plans for the patient and their family.

• Gathers complete history of patients and performs complete physical examinations or focused physical examinations for specific complaints. Completes discharge summaries and maintains documentation on patient visits.
• Conducts daily patient rounds and sees patients in outpatient clinic, as needed.
• Recognizes and evaluates situations which require immediate attention of supervising physician and which require treatment procedures essential for life of patients; responds in appropriate manner.
• Coordinates with supervising physician to provide instruction to patients on health and disease issues based on assessment data.
• Prescribes and dispenses drugs and medical devices in accordance with regulations established by the Arizona Joint Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners in Medicine and Surgery.
• Monitors effectiveness of therapeutic interventions and makes appropriate referrals when necessary.
• Secures patient health illness and psychological history by ordering, performing and interpreting appropriate laboratory, radiographic and other diagnostic tests.

Job Requirements

Minimum

Bachelor's Degree

Certification as Physician Assistant from Arizona Joint Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners

3 years clinical experience in related area or specialty field

Preferred

Master of Physician Assistant