Physician Assistant

Lensa; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

An innovative healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Part-Time Physician Assistant to join their Tucson team. This role involves providing high-quality health care services under the guidance of a Staff Physician, focusing on both primary and acute care. You'll be responsible for conducting health assessments, implementing patient management plans, and collaborating with a team to ensure comprehensive care. The organization values work-life balance and offers a supportive environment, making it an ideal place for professionals committed to patient health and wellness. If you're passionate about making a difference in healthcare, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

401(k) program

Company-sponsored wellness program

Flexible scheduling

Work-life balance initiatives

Qualifications

• Must have all state licenses/certifications to practice.
• Requires at least three years of clinical experience as a PA.

Responsibilities

• Conducts health assessments and makes differential diagnoses.
• Performs physical examinations and therapeutic procedures.
• Collaborates with the Physician for comprehensive care plans.

Skills

Clinical Judgment

Patient Management

Health Counseling

Preventive Health Measures

Suturing and Wound Care

Education

Degree from ARC-PA accredited program

Current national certification (NCCPA)

CPR Certification

Federal DEA license

Tools

Electronic Medical Record software

Job description

Healthcare Without Rival

Premise Health is the world's leading direct healthcare provider and one of the largest digital providers in the country, serving over 11 million eligible lives across more than 2,500 of the largest commercial and municipal employers in the U.S. Premise partners with its clients to offer fully connected care – in-person and in the digital environment. It operates more than 800 onsite and nearsite wellness centers in 45 states and Guam, delivering care through the Digital Wellness Center and onsite, nearsite, mobile, and event solutions.

Premise delivers value by simplifying complexity and breaking down barriers to give diverse member populations access to convenient, integrated, high-quality care. We offer more than 30 products, delivering the breadth and depth of care required to serve organizations' total populations. The result is healthcare that meets the needs of members and their families, helping them live healthier while lowering costs for organizations.

Premise offers a wide range of dynamic, purpose-driven career opportunities. We are currently looking for a Part-Time (PTL) Physician Assistant to join our team in Tucson, AZ.

• Schedule: Friday and Saturday, 8am-Noon

• Primary and acute care
• DEA required

About the Role

The Physician Assistant (PA) provides health care services to patients under the direction and responsibility of the Staff Physician or Site Medical Director. The PA uses clinical judgment in conducting health assessments and making differential diagnoses. Plans are implemented through independent action, health counseling, and collaboration with other members of the health team. The PA promotes optimum health, prevents illness and injury, and manages acute and chronic health problems in the on-site setting.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Performs physical examinations and preventive health measures within prescribed guidelines and instructions of the Physician.
• Performs therapeutic procedures such as injections, immunizations, suturing and wound care, and managing infection.
• Develops and implements patient management plans, records progress notes, provides home-going instructions, and assists in provision of continuity of care.
• Instructs and counsels patients regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens, normal growth and development, and health maintenance.
• Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patients’ clinical problems and health care needs.
• Records physical findings, and formulates plan and prognosis based on the patient’s condition. Provides written home-going instructions.
• Collaborates with the Physician and other health professionals to prepare comprehensive patient care plans as necessary.
• Prescribes or recommends medications or other forms of treatment such as physical therapy, inhalation therapy, or related therapeutic procedures.
• Refers patients to the Physician for consultation or to specialized health resources for treatment.
• Maintains medical records using (In some health centers it may be using Electronic Medical Record software).
• May require other duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education:

• All state licenses/certifications to practice.
• Board of Pharmacy Prescribing License (if applicable, required in NV).
• Current national certification (NCCPA required).
• Degree from ARC-PA accredited program.
• Federal DEA license (matching each state of practice as applicable).
• State Narcotic/Controlled Substance license if required in your state (New York ROPES registration).
• CPR (BLS for the Healthcare Provider/Professional Rescuer or ACLS) Certification must include “hands-on” evaluation of skills by the trainer/instructor. Total online courses will not be accepted. Course must also meet the American Heart Association (AHA) standards but need not be an AHA certificate.

Preferred Experience:

• At least three years of clinical experience as a Physician Assistant in an ambulatory care, occupational health, family practice, or emergency department setting.

Work-life balance is at the foundation of how decisions are made and where Premise is headed. We can only help people get, stay, and be well if we do the same for ourselves. In addition to competitive pay, Premise offers PRN and Part-Time (PTL: less than 20 hours per week) team members a 401(k) program, a company-sponsored wellness program, and much more that our talent acquisition team will be happy to share with you.

Premise Health is an equal opportunity employer; we value inclusion, and we do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.