Physician Assistant - Hand

OrthoArizona; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

OrthoArizona is seeking a Physician Assistant to join its large orthopedic practice in Arizona. You will work with a team of surgeons and mid-level providers across multiple locations, managing patient histories, exams, and treatment plans.

The role involves ordering labs, administering injections, providing patient education, and collaborating with physicians to ensure continuity of care. A valid PA license in Arizona and NCCPA certification are required, with CPR certification desirable.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
• Maintain Arizona State licensure and CPR certification.
• Understand/perform training on practice management software.
• Continue to expand knowledge of practice management software as updates occur.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a patient treatment schedule consistent with the needs of the Physician.
• Obtain complete medical history and physical data on patients.
• Review patient medical records and orders.
• Order appropriate lab and diagnostic procedures when needed.
• Administer injections and medications as prescribed.
• Advise patients on health maintenance and preventive care.
• Provide on-call coverage as assigned.
• Assist physicians in documenting patient progress and outcomes.

Skills

Computer skills

Communication skills

HCP training

Practice management software

Education

PA program graduate

NCCPA certification

Arizona state license

CPR certification

Tools

None

Job description

About OrthoArizona:

At OrthoArizona, we’re bringing the best together. Our organization was created to help serve ALL orthopedic and sports medicine needs throughout the Valley! We have a wide range of orthopedic surgeons and mid-level providers including physical and occupational therapists, PA's and NP's.

Today we’re one of Arizona’s largest privately owned and most comprehensive orthopedic practices with more than 75 locally and nationally renowned providers across 30 locations, in addition to in house state of the art MRI capabilities. At OrthoArizona we are committed to best-in-class patient care, being a pioneer in research and technology, and most importantly, rewarding and recognizing our team members.

As a Physician Assistant with OrthoArizona, you will get to:

• Maintain a patient treatment schedule consistent with the needs of the Physician.
• Obtain complete medical history and physical data on patients.
• Review patient medical records.
• Interpret and integrate data to determine appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as needed.
• Perform complete physical exam and records findings.
• Establish presumptive diagnosis.
• Order appropriate lab and diagnostic procedures.
• Administer injections and medications.
• Advise patients regarding health and illness prevention.
• Recommend community resources to help patient and family needs.
• Instruct patient and family regarding medication and treatment procedures.
• Assist physicians in recording patient progress.
• Issue diagnostic orders.
• Triage patient phone calls.
• Provide monitoring and continuity of care between physician visits.
• Provide on call services on assigned basis.
• Prioritize work activities based on clinical demands.
• All other duties assigned.

Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of computer programs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Complete and maintain HCP training.
• Understand/Perform training on practice management software.
• Continue to expand knowledge of practice management software as updates occur.
• Follow all Standard Operating Procedures.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from accredited Physician Assistant Program.
• Certification from the National Commission on certification of Physician Assistants.
• Maintain Arizona State License.
• Maintain CPR certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2 years of Physician Assistant experience in a busy orthopedic practice.