Physician Assistant - Neurosurgery

76 HonorHealth Medical Group Specialty; USA; Vor Ort; USD 100.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

HonorHealth is seeking a Physician Assistant for the Surgical and Trauma Specialists team at Four Peaks Medical Center in Mesa, AZ. The role involves patient evaluation under physician supervision, performing exams, immunizations, and assisting in procedures with emphasis on continuity of care.

Candidate should have 1 year of PA experience, AZ PA licensure, and national certification. BLS is required; bilingual Spanish is favored to serve a diverse patient population.

Qualifikationen

• 1 year of Physician Assistant clinical experience required.
• Arizona PA licensure required and national certification.
• BLS certification and licensure details per state regulations.

Aufgaben

• Administers injections and immunizations.
• Performs physical examinations and obtains patient histories.
• Assists in surgery and sutures wounds when needed.
• Orders and interprets diagnostics tests and lab work.
• Counsels patients on health problems and care plans.

Kenntnisse

Clinical assessment

Injections

Bi-lingual Spanish

Ausbildung

National Certification as Physician Assistant

AZ State Licensure as Physician Assistant

AMA accredited PA program graduate

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Jobbeschreibung

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

EXPERIENCE

• 1 year as Physician Assistant Required
• Other Experience with surgical patients Preferred
• 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

We're all in for your career. Expert care from experts who care. At HonorHealth, you'll find something special. Our culture is built on warmth and neighborly kindness, but behind every smile is a highly skilled professional with deep expertise and unwavering dedication. We're delivering a healthcare experience that simply feels better through: Nine acute-care hospitals Over 200 primary, specialty and urgent care centers More than 17,000 team members and 4,000 medical staff Since 1927, we've been focused on doing what matters most - caring for people and communities across the greater Phoenix area. From humble beginnings to one of Arizona’s largest nonprofit healthcare systems, we're just as driven as we were a century ago. Come join us and go all in for your career.

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