Physician Assistant

10 John C. Lincoln Medical Center; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

HonorHealth (Gastroenterology-Thompson Peak) in Scottsdale, AZ, seeks a Physician Assistant to provide patient services under physician supervision. You will take histories, perform exams, assist in procedures, and help manage care across the continuum.

Responsibilities include ordering diagnostics, administering injections, and educating patients while collaborating with departments and adhering to regulatory guidelines. Comfort with ICA statutes and OSHA requirements is expected.

Qualifications

• Must hold National Certification as Physician Assistant.
• Arizona State Licensure as Physician Assistant required.
• Graduation from AMA-accredited PA program required.
• Current BLS certification required.
• Fingerprint Clearance Card required.
• National Certification as Physician Assistant required.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient services under supervision of a physician and conducts detailed histories, exams and counseling.
• Performs exams, assists in procedures, and orders diagnostic tests including x-rays and labs.
• Collaborates with other departments to ensure continuity of care and adheres to regulatory guidelines.
• Remains current on clinical practices and patient management plans, including ICA statutes and OSHA requirements.

Skills

Spanish language

Physician Assistant experience

Education

Graduation from AMA accredited PA program

AZ State Licensure as Physician Assistant

National Certification as Physician Assistant

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

• Clinical 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

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