FLSA STATUS
Exempt
JOB SUMMARY
The Physician Assistant (PA) will work with our Interventional Spine Physician to evaluate & develop treatment plans for patients suffering from acute and/or chronic spine and joint pain and dysfunction. Our NPs exercise autonomy in medical decision making and provide a broad range of diagnostic and therapeutic services.
JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
* Examine patients, obtains medical histories, and assesses health status.
* Assesses patient health status, including state of wellness and compliance with care plans.
* Provides chronic patient care, including taking histories, performing physical examinations, monitoring therapies, and prescribing medications.
* Triages patient calls and evaluates patient problems.
* Evaluate and assess patients independently under physician supervision and order interventional procedures as indicated.
* Documents patient information and care provided in the patient record.
* Educate patients and families as appropriate. Provides continuity of care.
* Monitors therapies and provides continuity of care.
* 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.
* Knowledge of diagnosing and treating medical problems and developing care plans.
* Proficient in EMR (Centricity) to document notes, orders, prescriptions, etc.
* Knowledge of patient assessment techniques including taking medical histories, performing physicals, evaluating health status including state of wellness, and compliance with care recommendations.
* Demonstrate professionalism by appropriate attire, attendance, attitude, and behavior within the clinical setting.
* Contribute to the team effort by supporting all team members and maintaining an open and positive attitude.
* 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.
* Maintains privacy, confidentiality, and security of patient, client, staff, and organizational data.
TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS
* Prolonged sitting, standing, some bending, stooping, stretching and/or walking.
* Normal range of hearing and vision to record, prepare, and communicate appropriate reports and records.
* Occasional stress from dealing with multiple tasks and anxious patients.
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS
* Work is performed in a medical office and exam room settings.
* Frequent contact with a variety of people/patients.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
* Bachelor's degree and completion of an accredited Physician Assistant (PA) program.
* A valid unrestricted license to practice as a Physician Assistant (PA) in the State of Arizona, with no pending disciplinary actions or restrictions is required.
* DEA and CPR (BLS and ACLS) certification required upon hire.
* Minimum of one (1) year experience as a Physician Assistant (PA) in a clinic or hospital.
Phoenix, AZ $140,000.00 - $160,000.00 1 week ago #J-18808-Ljbffr
Exempt
JOB SUMMARY
The Physician Assistant (PA) will work with our Interventional Spine Physician to evaluate & develop treatment plans for patients suffering from acute and/or chronic spine and joint pain and dysfunction. Our NPs exercise autonomy in medical decision making and provide a broad range of diagnostic and therapeutic services.
JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
* Examine patients, obtains medical histories, and assesses health status.
* Assesses patient health status, including state of wellness and compliance with care plans.
* Provides chronic patient care, including taking histories, performing physical examinations, monitoring therapies, and prescribing medications.
* Triages patient calls and evaluates patient problems.
* Evaluate and assess patients independently under physician supervision and order interventional procedures as indicated.
* Documents patient information and care provided in the patient record.
* Educate patients and families as appropriate. Provides continuity of care.
* Monitors therapies and provides continuity of care.
* 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.
* Knowledge of diagnosing and treating medical problems and developing care plans.
* Proficient in EMR (Centricity) to document notes, orders, prescriptions, etc.
* Knowledge of patient assessment techniques including taking medical histories, performing physicals, evaluating health status including state of wellness, and compliance with care recommendations.
* Demonstrate professionalism by appropriate attire, attendance, attitude, and behavior within the clinical setting.
* Contribute to the team effort by supporting all team members and maintaining an open and positive attitude.
* 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.
* Maintains privacy, confidentiality, and security of patient, client, staff, and organizational data.
TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS
* Prolonged sitting, standing, some bending, stooping, stretching and/or walking.
* Normal range of hearing and vision to record, prepare, and communicate appropriate reports and records.
* Occasional stress from dealing with multiple tasks and anxious patients.
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS
* Work is performed in a medical office and exam room settings.
* Frequent contact with a variety of people/patients.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
* Bachelor's degree and completion of an accredited Physician Assistant (PA) program.
* A valid unrestricted license to practice as a Physician Assistant (PA) in the State of Arizona, with no pending disciplinary actions or restrictions is required.
* DEA and CPR (BLS and ACLS) certification required upon hire.
* Minimum of one (1) year experience as a Physician Assistant (PA) in a clinic or hospital.
Phoenix, AZ $140,000.00 - $160,000.00 1 week ago #J-18808-Ljbffr
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