Physician Assistant - PRN

OrthoArizona; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

OrthoArizona is seeking a Physician Assistant for Hand surgery to support a leading orthopedic practice with multiple locations. You will work closely with surgeons, obtain histories, perform exams, order tests, administer medications, and coordinate care for patients.

The role requires graduation from an accredited PA program, NCCPA certification, Arizona license, and CPR. Experience in orthopedics is preferred and training on practice management software is expected.

Qualifications

• Graduation from accredited Physician Assistant Program.
• Certification from the National Commission on certification of Physician Assistants.
• Maintain Arizona State License.
• Maintain CPR certification.
• Proficiency with practice management software and related updates.
• Follow all Standard Operating Procedures.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a patient treatment schedule aligned with the Physician.
• Obtain complete medical history and physical data on patients.
• Review patient medical records.
• Interpret data to determine appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Perform complete physical exam and record findings.
• Establish presumptive diagnosis and order labs/diagnostics.
• Administer injections and medications.
• Advise patients on health and prevention.
• Provide continuity of care between physician visits and on-call coverage.

Skills

Computer proficiency

Written communication

Verbal communication

HCP training

Practice management software

Continuous learning

SOP adherence

Education

Graduation from PA program

NCCPA certification

Arizona state license

CPR certification

Tools

Practice management software

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.

Physician Assistant - Hand

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.