Physician Assistant (PA) - Multiple Locations - Family Medicine

El Rio Health; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

El Rio Health in Tucson, AZ seeks a Physician Assistant to deliver high-quality care under physician supervision or independently per state rules. You’ll examine patients, diagnose conditions, and develop preventive health plans while maintaining thorough EHR documentation.

The role requires AP licensure in Arizona and board certification, plus DEA eligibility. Responsibilities include prescribing medications, coordinating care with the health team, and ensuring regulatory and safety standards

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctorate degree from an accredited Physician Assistant Program.
• Active and unencumbered Arizona PA licensure with board certification.
• Active DEA license or eligibility prior to hire.

Responsibilities

• Delivers high-quality healthcare to diagnose and treat disease and promote health.
• Performs examinations, evaluates patients, and develops preventive health plans.
• Prescribes medications and treatments per scope of practice and supervision.
• Maintains medical records in the EHR with complete accuracy.
• Collaborates with physicians and healthcare team to coordinate care.
• Ensures compliance with safety, confidentiality, and regulatory standards.

Skills

Patient care

Clinical assessment

Bilingual English/Spanish

Team collaboration

Education

Master's or Doctorate PA program

Job description

Introduction

Are you are looking for a career with one of Tucson’s largest, most highly regarded healthcare organizations that offers generous benefits, competitive salaries, free health classes and makes a difference in the lives of more than one in ten Tucsonans?

Overview

The Physician Assistant (PA) – delivers high-quality care for the diagnosis and treatment of disease, promotion of health and prevention of disease, and the physical and emotional support of patients and families. The Physician Assistant (PA) provides healthcare services to established patients, in accordance with the licensure and the highest standards of quality and integrity. The PA will practice under the supervision of a physician unless they meet the Arizona State requirements for independent practice.

The completion of these duties, tasks, or assignments requires a high level of independent judgment and decision-making in the execution of the scope or authority and responsibility for the position. The Physician Assistant (PA) must be able to successfully perform all essential functions, duties, tasks, assignments, and responsibilities assigned within the El Rio Health organization. The Physician Assistant (PA) position works with general direction and review, and has discretion and independent judgment authority with respect to matters of significance for the assigned area.

Responsibilities

• Delivers healthcare in a professional manner that strives to meet or exceed those criteria set forth by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), and The Joint Commission (TJC), as well as the internal standards that seek continuous quality improvements.
• Under the supervision of a physician or if the PA meets criteria for independent practice, evaluates patients, performing examinations, and establishing preventive health practices;
  • Analyzes reports test results medical records and examinations to diagnose condition of patients and proposes treatment options.
• Provides advice to patients for lifestyle and diet changes that may improve their health or help to treat the health issue.
• Provides care that is patient and family centered, compassionate, appropriate and effective for the promotion of health, prevention of illness and treatment of disease through lifespan.
• Provides open access same day availability
• Helps ensure employees and their families have an access point for acute care.
• Facilitates consistent, coordinated care and clear communication among all members of the healthcare team.
• Refers to specialists when indicated.
• Serves as an advocate for patients and families in navigating the healthcare system.
• Prescribes pharmaceuticals, other medications and treatment regimens to treat identified and documented medical conditions.
• Maintains Medical Records for all services rendered, tests ordered, prescriptions, advice, and communications, in a manner consistent with regulatory agencies, diagnostic, and procedural coding documentation requirements, and the standards of good medical care.
• Attends to patient emergencies in the health center.
• Complies with terms of all payor contracts and any other legal requirements concerning discrimination, access to care and the standard of care.
• Considers cost effectiveness and risk/benefit analysis when making decisions about patient care.
• Maintains good standing with the Federal and State agencies avoiding any action that may lead to sanctioning, exclusion, or other ineligible status, and will notify employer immediately of any action, notice, or event that could lead to exclusion or the allegation of malpractice.
• Remains in compliance with the terms of the contract as well as all clinical and employment-related policies and procedures, terms and conditions.
• Adheres to El Rio organizational and department-specific safety, confidentiality, values policies and standards.
• Adheres to El Rio Health organizational and department specific policies, procedures, ongoing quality improvement objectives and safety, environmental and infection control standards.
• Records complete, timely and accurate medical records in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Maintains patient confidentiality and complies with all federal and state Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA).
• Maintains a clean, safe, and hygienic work environment in compliance with all Policies and Procedures including but not limited to work areas, workstations, examination rooms, hand washing, infection prevention and control etc. for this position.
• Demonstrates an understanding of and proficiency with the application of all compliance and reporting requirements respective to Joint Commission Certification (JCC) standards.
• Participates in ongoing Continuing Medical Education Programs.
• Actively participates in self-evaluation by seeking and utilizing guidance and constructive feedback in a professional manner.
• Continually seeks opportunities for clinical advancement, knowledge and skill attainment.
• Attends program and committee meetings as assigned.

Requirements

• Master’s or Doctorate degree from an accredited Physician Assistant Program.

If applicable, equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered, and must be directly related to the functions and responsibilities of the job.

Required Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations

• Active and unencumbered Practice Physician Assistant Licensure in the state of Arizona.
• Active Board Certification as a Physician Assistant in specialty area as applicable.
• Active DEA license or ability to apply for such license prior to or upon hire.
• Current provider card in Basic Life Support (BLS) and advanced life support certifications if relevant to the practice area or facility; (Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP).
• Level I fingerprint clearance card: current valid and in good standing or have applied for it within seven working days after beginning employment,
• Employees in this position are required to have reliable transportation that can meet any operational reassignments of the organization during the workday. If an employee is driving during work hours, the employee is required to possess a valid driver’s license and must comply with Arizona vehicle insurance requirements.

Preferred Education, Experience, Skills, Abilities

• Doctorate degree from an accredited Physician Assistant Program.
• One (1) or more years of experience as a Physician Assistant in an Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Pediatric, or Internal Medicine center/clinic setting.
• Clinical experience working in a Community Health Center Environment.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) with the ability to speak, read and write in both languages.