Physician Assistant

Dignity Health; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; 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, recommending therapeutic interventions, and collaborating with physicians to ensure optimal patient care. With a focus on innovative treatments and a commitment to excellence, this organization offers a supportive environment where you can thrive. Enjoy comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, and educational assistance as you contribute to a leading institution in neuroscience and patient care. If you are passionate about making a difference in healthcare, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

FSA

Matching Retirement Plans

Paid Vacation

Adoption Assistance

Education Benefit Program

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years clinical experience in related area or specialty field.
• Must possess an Arizona DEA license.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient evaluations and recommend therapeutic interventions.
• Coordinate with supervising physician regarding patient care.
• Assist in cardiothoracic surgery and manage patient health.

Skills

Patient Evaluation

Therapeutic Intervention

Counseling

Physical Examination

Drug Prescription

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Physician Assistant Degree

Tools

Laboratory Diagnostic Tests

Radiographic Tests

Job description

Overview

Hello humankindness

Barrow Neurological Institute at Dignity Health St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona is an international leader in the treatment, research, and education of brain and spinal diseases, conditions, and injuries. Led by Barrow President and CEO Michael T. Lawton, MD, one of the world’s top neurosurgeons, the Institute is one of the busiest centers for neurology and neurosurgery in the United States. Because of our high volume, our physicians and clinicians are familiar with the rarest and most challenging conditions.

Newsweek ranks Barrow as one of the best specialty hospitals in the world for neurosurgery. In addition, U.S. News & World Report consistently ranks Barrow as a top center for neuro-rehabilitation in the country. We are certified by The Joint Commission in Comprehensive Stroke. Barrow boasts a Level I trauma center, CARF-accredited neuro-rehabilitation programs, and more certified neuroscience registered nurses (CNRN) than any other hospital in the world. The Ivy Brain Tumor Center at Barrow is home to the largest Phase 0 clinical trials program in the world.

Highly regarded for neuroscience education for decades, Barrow is ranked by Doximity as first in the nation for its neurosurgery residency program and 45th for neurology. Barrow has contributed to many breakthroughs in neuroscience and neurosurgery, including refining the cardiac standstill procedure, isolating the gene for the inherited form of cerebral cavernous malformations, and pioneering thoracoscopic spinal surgery. We are a leader in harnessing innovative technologies and procedures, such as minimally invasive spine surgery, microscopic techniques, and robotic spine surgery.

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. Primary point of contact and assumes responsibilities for managing the care for patients.

• Gathers complete history of patients and perform 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 regarding patients seen such as sees patients in physician's office and hospital, instructs and counsels patients on health and disease issues based on assessment data and assists in cardiothoracic surgery when needed.
• 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.
• Discriminates between abnormal and normal findings based on history and physical and diagnostic test results, and initiates consultation, referral, or treatment as appropriate.
• Efficiently and effectively assists in OR as needed under direction of surgeon.
• Rotates call for after hour/weekend patient needs.

Dignity Health now offers an Education Benefit program for benefit-eligible employees. This program provides debt relief and student loan assistance to help you achieve your goals. Full-time APP employees can receive up to $90,000 over five years. While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you with benefits that include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, and adoption assistance.

Qualifications

MINIMUM

Bachelor's degree

Minimum 3 years clinical experience in related area or specialty field

Degree as a Physician Assistant

Arizona DEA