Physician Assistant - Neurosurgery

10 John C. Lincoln Medical Center; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

HonorHealth is seeking a Physician Assistant for the Surgical and Trauma Specialists department at Four Peaks Medical Center in Mesa, AZ. The role involves supervised patient care, taking histories, performing exams, administering injections, and supporting surgical procedures.

You will order diagnostics, interpret results, and ensure continuity of care while complying with ICA statutes and OSHA guidelines. A valid AZ PA license and NCCPA certification are required.

Qualifications

• Physician Assistant with AZ licensure and NCCPA certification required.
• BLS certification required.
• Bilingual-Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient services under supervision of a physician; obtain histories, perform exams, and counsel patients.
• Administer injections, immunizations, wound care, and assist in minor procedures.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests (X-ray, EKG, labs) and discuss results with physicians.
• Collaborate with departments to ensure continuity of care and comply with ICA statutes and OSHA surveillance.
• Maintain current clinical practices and update patient management plans.

Skills

Patient assessment

Clinical history taking

Physical examination

Suturing / wound management

Immunizations

Collaboration

Education

National Certification as Physician Assistant

AZ State Licensure as Physician Assistant

AMA accredited PA program

Job description

Primary City/State: Four Peaks Medical Center - 1301 S Crismon Rd Mesa, AZ 85209

Category: Advanced Practice Providers

Shift: Day

Department: Surgical and Trauma Specialists

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

• Administers injections and immunizations. May suture or otherwise manage wounds and infections.
• Administers or orders diagnostics tests such as x-rays, EKG's, and laboratory studies. Interprets test results.
• Remains current on existing and new clinical practices, legislation, and the dynamics of patient management plans.
• 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.
• 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

• Other / Certificate 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 Required
• Other Experience with surgical patients Preferred
• Other Bilingual-Spanish Preferred

License and Certifications

• Physician Assistant - License, Arizona Licensure and National Certification as Physician Assistant Required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - Certification, Required
• Fingerprint Clearance Card (FPC) - Certificate, 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) Upon Hire Required

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