Physician Assistant (PM&R)- Dr. Theobald

Blick Rothenberg (Previously Greenback Alan LLP); Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Barrow Brain and Spine is seeking a Physician Assistant to provide medical care under physician direction in a fast-paced clinical setting in Phoenix, AZ.

The role emphasizes patient assessment, histories, injections, and ongoing care, including hospital rounds and after-hours calls. Strong communication and professionalism are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and completion of an accredited PA program.
• Valid unrestricted Arizona PA license with no pending actions.
• DEA and CPR certification required upon hire.
• Minimum of one year PA experience in a clinic or hospital.
• Pain management experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient health status, including wellness and care plan compliance.
• Provides acute and chronic patient care, including histories, physicals, therapies, injections, medications, and suturing.
• Triages patient calls and evaluates patient problems.
• Documents patient information in the medical records.
• Educates patients and families and provides continuity of care.
• Participates in rounds and responds to after-hours and weekend calls.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Other duties as necessary.

Skills

Patient care

Communication skills

Professionalism

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree & PA program

Arizona PA license

DEA & CPR certification

1 year PA experience

Pain management experience preferred

Job description

At Barrow Brain and Spine, each team member is dedicated to the highest levels of performance, integrity, collaboration and commitment to patient care. These are not just words on a page, this is our culture. If you are looking for an extraordinary work environment dedicated to enhancing the lives of our patients and team members, we look forward to hearing from you.

Reports To

Supervising Physician

FLSA Status

Exempt

Job Summary

Responsible for providing medical care as direction by a physician

Typical Physical Demands

• Prolonged sitting, standing, some bending, stooping, carrying, stretching and/or walking
• Normal range of hearing and vision to record, prepare, and communicate appropriate reports and records
• Ability to help transfer patient
• Occasional stress from dealing with multiple tasks and anxious patients

Typical Working Conditions

• Medical office and exam room settings
• Procedure room settings
• Frequent contact with a variety of people/patients

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Assesses patient health status, including state of wellness and compliance with care plans
• Provides acute and chronic patient care, including taking histories, doing physicals, monitoring therapies, giving injections and medications, and suturing wounds
• Triages patient calls and evaluated patient problems
• Documents patient information and care provided in the patient record.
• Educates patients and families as appropriate. Provides continuity of care.
• Participates in rounds at the hospital and responds to patient calls received after hours and on weekends
• Maintains patient confidentiality
• Other duties and assignments as necessary

Performance Requirements

• Knowledge of acute and chronic care protocols, administration of medication, delivering physical care following treatment plan
• Knowledge of health promotion principles and techniques and patient learning measurements
• Skill in gathering and analyzing physiological, socioeconomic and emotional patient data
• Maintains positive attitude and demonstrates the utmost in professionalism at all times
• Excellent oral, written & telephone communication, along with tact, diplomacy, and a strong customer service orientation
• Prioritizes work activities and accepts multiple job duties
• Maintains effective working relationships with physicians, administration and other staff members
• Requires flexibility to work occasional evenings, weekends or holidays.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree and completion of an accredited physician assistant (PA) program.
• A valid unrestricted license to practice as a Physician Assistant in the State of Arizona, with no pending disciplinary actions or restrictions is required.
• DEA and CPR certification required upon hire.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience as a physician assistant in a clinic or hospital.
• Experience in pain management setting strongly preferred.