Physician Assistant (Advanced Practice Provider (APP)

Arkansas Children's; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkansas Children’s in Springdale is seeking a Physician Assistant for pediatric urgent care. The role emphasizes high level assessment, diagnosis and treatment with a focus on unstable, chronic and acute conditions in children and families.

The PA collaborates with physicians, documents care and participates in quality improvement and education initiatives, with strong emphasis on patient-centered care and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field (Physician Assistant) required.
• Two years of related experience preferred.
• Active Arkansas Prescription Authority and NCCPA certification required.

Responsibilities

• Gather information for new and established patients including medical history, tests, and assessments.
• Assess patient/family needs across medical, psychosocial, and developmental domains.
• Interpret health data and direct patient care accordingly.
• Provide ongoing care including pharmacologic and diagnostic treatments and education.
• Document plan of care, outcomes, and modifications per policy.
• Complete billing documentation in ICD-9/CPT codes as required by law and policy.
• Communicate with referring physicians and hospital staff as appropriate.
• Participate in quality improvement activities and care delivery optimization.
• Disseminate relevant research findings through practice and education.
• Engage with professional PA organizations to maintain expertise.

Education

Master's Degree in Physician Assistant Studies

Job description

Work Shift:

Please see job description for details.

Time Type:

Full time

Department:

CC603028 ACMG Urgent Care Bentonville

Summary:

Springdale Ortho Injury Clinic - ortho experience strongly preferred

Additional Information:

A Physician Assistant utilizes a high level of expertise in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of actual and potential health problems of pediatric patients and their families. Provides care for patients with unstable chronic, complex acute and critical condition. A PA possesses an advanced knowledge level, skill, and competence in the provision of care to specific patient and family populations and serves across the AC care continuum as a clinical resource for patients, family, staff, and the community. The PA collaborates with a physician or physicians with practice comparable in scope, specialty or expertise.

Required Education:

Master's Degree

Required Work Experience:

Related Field - 2 years of experience

Required Certifications:

Arkansas Certificate of Prescriptive Authority - Arkansas State Board of Nursing (ASBN), Certified Physician Assistant (Certificate) - National Commission on Certification of PAs, Mid-Level Practitioner Prescription License - Drug Enforcement Agency

Description

1. Gathers information for both new and established patients such as medical history, diagnostic tests, comprehensive physical examination, behavioral, development and psychosocial assessments.
2. Assesses and identifies patient/family physical, psychosocial, educational, and cultural needs for assigned patient population.
3. Accurately interprets health assessment data and applies findings in directing patient care.
4. Provides ongoing and follow-up care including appropriate pharmacologic and diagnostic treatments and patient/family education.
5. Documents all health data including plan of care and care according to policy, patient/family outcomes, and reassessments and plan modifications.
6. Accurately completes all billing forms, including diagnostic (ICD-9) and treatment (CPT) codes, based on federal and state laws and AC policy.
7. Communicates with referring physicians, health providers, and hospital staff as appropriate.
8. Actively participates in quality improvement activities and the development strategies to improve patient care delivery and cost effectiveness.
9. Disseminates relevant research findings through practice, publication, education, and/or consultation.
10. Participates in AC, local and national professional physician assistant organizations as appropriate to maintain and share expertise.
11. Performs other duties as assigned.

Arkansas Children’s (https://www.archildrens.org/about-us) is the only hospital system in the state dedicated to caring for children, which enables us to uniquely shape the landscape of pediatric care in Arkansas.

Arkansas Children’s is driven by four core values—safety, teamwork, compassion and excellence—which inform every action.

Arkansas Children’s Hospital has received Magnet Status (https://www.archildrens.org/about-us/magnet-recognition) from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), for nursing excellence and patient outcomes. And we are nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report (https://www.archildrens.org/about-us/awards-and-recognition) for Cancer, Cardiology & Heart Surgery, Diabetes & Endocrinology, Nephrology, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Pulmonology & Lung Surgery and Urology.

For more than a century, Arkansas Children’s has met the unique needs of children. But we’re more than just a hospital treating sick kids—our services include two hospitals, a pediatric research institute, foundation, clinics, education and outreach, all with an unyielding commitment to making children better today and healthier tomorrow.

Arkansas Children’s Little Rock campus includes a 336-bed hospital with the state’s only pediatric Level 1 Trauma Center, burn center, Level 4 neonatal intensive care and pediatric intensive care, as well as a nationally‑recognized transport service. And Arkansas Children’s Northwest (https://www.archildrens.org/locations/arkansas-childrens-nw) provides inpatient and emergency care, clinic rooms and diagnostic services to children in that corner of the state.

“Arkansas Children’s is a place of hope and comfort for children and parents. When you are at children’s, you are part of an elite team united with a common goal of saving children and making their lives better.” Michael – Business Operations Manager

“Arkansas Children’s Hospital is a prestigious institution that cares for children.” Linda – Information Systems Analyst

“We are an organization of care, love, and hope while we champion children.” Angela – Parking and Fleet Coordinator

“Care, love, and hope for children!” Kathy – Administrative Assistant

“When I think of my time here at Arkansas Children’s Hospital, I can honestly say that it has given me a unique perspective on the human condition, and the various roles that we all have in patient care. As a supply assistant, I have a very important job ensuring that the doctors and nurses have what they need to provide the world class medical care to the Children of Arkansas and surrounding states. Being a Champion for Children is more than a catch phrase, it is a way of life!” Nick – Supply Assistant

Arkansas Children's provides equal employment opportunity to all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, national origin or citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or any other category protected by federal, state and local laws. Further, Arkansas Children's will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.