Physician Assistant

76 HonorHealth Medical Group Specialty; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

HonorHealth is seeking a dedicated Physician Assistant for our Gastroenterology department at the Thompson Peak site in Scottsdale. The PA will work under physician supervision, perform exams, manage patient care, assist in procedures, and ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines.

The role requires an active PA certification and AZ license, with bilingual Spanish a plus. A strong patient-care mindset and teamwork are essential in our community-focused health system.

Qualifications

• 1 year of Physician Assistant experience preferred.
• Spanish language skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient services under physician supervision.
• Take patient histories and perform physical examinations.
• Assist in surgeries and wound care as needed.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests and administer injections.
• Educate patients on health problems and regulatory guidelines.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Team collaboration

Bilingual Spanish

Education

PA certification

AZ PA license

AMA-accredited PA program

Job description

Primary City/State: Thompson Peak - MOB - 20745 N Scottsdale Rd Category: Advanced Practice Providers Shift: Day Department: Gastroenterology-Thompson Peak

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.

Education

Other 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

Licenses and Certifications

Other PA - Physician Assistant Arizona Licensure - Required; Basic Life Support (BLS) BLS - Required; Fingerprint Clearance Card - State: 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; 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.