Physician Assistant

St Joseph Hospital & Medical Center; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Physician Assistant to join their team in Phoenix. This role involves performing patient evaluations, coordinating care for lung transplant patients, and collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team. With a commitment to excellence and patient-centered care, this institution offers a supportive environment for professional growth. Ideal candidates will have a strong clinical background and a passion for improving patient outcomes. Join a respected organization that values innovation and compassion in healthcare.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of clinical experience in a related area.
• Must hold AZ Regulatory Board of Physician Assistants License.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient evaluations and recommend therapeutic interventions.
• Coordinate care with care management and facilitate transfers.
• Participate in patient education and mentoring new staff.

Skills

Patient Evaluation

Therapeutic Interventions

Patient Counseling

Collaboration with Physicians

Clinical Documentation

Education

Physician Assistant Degree

Background in Pre-Med

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

Overview

Hello humankindness. Located conveniently in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center is a 571-bed not-for-profit hospital that provides a wide range of health, social, and support services. Founded in 1895 by the Sisters of Mercy, St. Joseph's was the first hospital in the Phoenix area. More than 125 years later, St. Joseph's remains dedicated to its mission of caring for the poor and underserved.

We are extremely proud to be a nationally recognized center for quality, quaternary care, medical education, and research. St. Joseph's includes the internationally renowned Barrow Neurological Institute, Norton Thoracic Institute, Cancer Center at St. Joseph's, Ivy Brain Tumor Center, and St. Joseph's Level I Trauma Center (verified by the American College of Surgeons). The hospital is also a respected center for high-risk obstetrics, neuro-rehabilitation, orthopedics, and other medical services. St. Joseph’s is considered a sought-after destination hospital for treating the most complex cases from throughout the world. Every day, approximately 20 percent of the hospital’s patients have traveled from outside of Arizona and the United States to seek treatment at St. Joseph’s.

U.S. News & World Report routinely ranks St. Joseph's among the top hospitals in the United States for neurology and neurosurgery. Additionally, St. Joseph's boasts the Creighton University School of Medicine at St. Joseph's and a strategic alliance with Phoenix Children's Hospital. St. Joseph's is consistently named an outstanding place to work and one of Arizona's healthiest employers. Come grow your career with one of Arizona's Most Admired Companies. Look for us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. For the health of our community, we are proud to be a tobacco-free campus.

Responsibilities

Responsible for performing patient evaluations, reviewing pretreatment teaching, recommending therapeutic interventions, counseling patients and families, and collaborating with appropriate physicians to provide other direct care interventions within the scope of practice for physician assistants in collaboration with the Thoracic Disease Program Director. The provider would serve as the primary point of contact and assume responsibilities for managing patient care.

• Perform and document admissions, discharges, history/physicals, and progress notes as necessary.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary rounding with physicians and coordinators daily, 1-2 times per day.
• Coordinate care with care management, facilitating transfers and discharges.
• Provide care for scheduled lung transplant (pre/post) patients in the clinic.
• Coordinate care of lung transplant clinic patients with RN Transplant Coordinators.
• Participate in department reviews and academic activities, including meetings and conferences.
• Coordinate clinic operations with transplant RNs and clinic staff.
• Participate in patient education and counseling.
• Ensure compliance with billing, documentation, and other standards/regulations.
• Precept, mentor, and educate new clinic and hospital staff (e.g., Boot Camps).

Qualifications

MINIMUM

• Minimum 3 years of clinical experience in a related area or specialty field.
• Background in pre-med.
• Degree as a Physician Assistant.
• Must hold and maintain:
• (1) AZ Regulatory Board of Physician Assistants License
• (2) NCCPA - National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
• (3) Valid DEA registration
• (4) American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
• (5) American Heart Association Basic Life Support for healthcare providers

Pay Range

$56.83 - $95.47/hour