Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Show Low Part Time

Job Title

Physician Assistant

Job Description

The Physician Assistant will assess patient health status, comply with care plans, and determine appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. They will provide acute and chronic patient care, triage patient calls, respond to emergencies, document patient information, educate patients and families, assist physicians with surgeries, participate in hospital rounds, consult with staff, and maintain patient confidentiality.

Schedule

Part time, 1 day per week, no call.

Compensation

Salary plus production bonus available.

Education

BA/BS, MS preferred. Graduate of AMA accredited physician assistant program.

Experience

Experience in orthopedics is preferred.

Requirements

Current state PA license, certified by National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, current CPR certification.

Knowledge

Knowledge of acute and chronic protocols, administration of medications, delivering physical care following the treatment plan. Knowledge of how to assess patient health and measure/record physiologic and growth indices. Knowledge of health promotion principles and techniques and patient learning measurements.

Skills

Skill in gathering and analyzing physiological, socioeconomic, and emotional patient data. Skill in accurately evaluating patient problems in person or via phone and providing appropriate advice, intervention, or referral. Skill in evaluating and revising care plans based on patient changes.

Abilities

Ability to make responsible decisions within the scope of the dependent medical practitioner. Ability to develop health education programs and materials. Ability to work collaboratively with all members of the health care team.

Environmental Working Conditions

Normal office environment. Some travel within the community.

Physical/Mental Demands

Requires sitting and standing associated with a normal office environment. Some bending and stretching are required. Manual dexterity using a calculator and computer keyboard.

Organizational Requirements

HOPCo Mission, Vision, and Values must be read and signed.

This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities, and working conditions may change as needs evolve.

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