Physician Assistant (Advanced Practice Provider (APP)

Arkansas Children's Hospital; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkansas Children's Hospital in Springdale is seeking a dedicated Physician Assistant. The role emphasizes pediatric care for patients with complex conditions and requires strong ortho experience.

Applicants must hold a Master's Degree and possess 2 years of relevant experience. Duties involve patient assessment, treatment, documentation, and collaboration with physicians to enhance patient care delivery.

This full-time position requires an Arkansas Certificate of Prescriptive Authority and certifications necessary for practice.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree required.
• 2 years of experience in a related field.
• Arkansas Certificate of Prescriptive Authority is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Gather and assess patient information and history.
• Provide ongoing and follow-up care.
• Document health data and plan of care.
• Communicate with healthcare providers as appropriate.

Skills

Ortho experience

Patient assessment

Collaboration with physicians

Patient education

Education

Master's Degree

Tools

ICD-9 coding

CPT coding

Job description

ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS A TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE. FLU VACCINES ARE REQUIRED. ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, DISABILITY, PROTECTED VETERAN STATUS OR ANY OTHER CHARACTERISTIC PROTECTED BY FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL LAWS.

This position has been designated as safety sensitive and cannot be filled by a candidate who is a current user of medical marijuana.

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

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