Physician Assistant

Primary City/State: Thompson Peak - MOB - 20745 N Scottsdale Rd Category: Advanced Practice Providers Shift: Day Department: Gastroenterology-Thompson Peak Great care starts with great people. (Like you.) At HonorHealth, you’ll find something special.

From humble beginnings in 1927 to one of Arizona’s largest nonprofit healthcare systems, our culture is built on warmth and neighborly kindness.

Behind every smile is a highly skilled professional with deep expertise and an unwavering dedication to what matters most — caring for the health and well-being of people and communities across the greater Phoenix area.

Responsibilities

Job Summary Provides patient services under supervision of a physician. Elicits detailed patient histories, performs physical examinations, gives treatment, prescribes certain drugs and counsels patients on health problems. May suture minor wounds, assist in surgery, apply and remove cast and traction apparatus and performs other therapeutic procedures. Adhere to the organization's credentials Allied Health scope of practice. Percentage of time spent performing duties varies according to physician and office needs. Essential Functions Identifies short-term and long range patient care issues that must be addressed; provides information and commentary on patient condition to physician and makes recommendations. Implements recommendations as approved. Interviews patients, performs physical examinations, and obtains information about and updates medical histories. Administers or orders diagnostics tests such as x-rays, EKG’s, and laboratory studies. Interprets test results. Administers injections and immunizations. May suture or otherwise manage wounds and infections. Collaborates with other departments and outside businesses to ensure ongoing continuity of care. Demonstrates understanding of ICA statutes in all communication. Educates related to Federal and state regulatory guidelines and ICA statutes, and OSHA medical surveillance components to ensure compliance with all policies and regulatory programs. Remains current on existing and new clinical practices, legislation, and the dynamics of patient management plans. Education Other National Certification as Physician Assistant, AZ State Licensure as Physician Assistant, Graduation from AMA accredited school for Physician Assistants - Required Experience 1 year as Physician Assistant - Preferred Other Bilingual-Spanish - Preferred Licenses and Certifications Clinical Other\PA - Physician Assistant Arizona Licensure - Required Basic Life Support (BLS) BLS - Required Fingerprint Clearance Card - State Have a current Fingerprint Clearance card, or within seven (7) working days after employment shall apply and be eligible for a Fingerprint Clearance Card (Pediatric Behavioral Health Sites ONLY) 7 Days - Required National Certification as Physician Assistant - Required We're all in for your career. Expert care from experts who care. At HonorHealth, you’ll find something special. Our culture is built on warmth and neighborly kindness, but behind every smile is a highly skilled professional with deep expertise and unwavering dedication. We’re delivering a healthcare experience that simply feels better through:

• Nine acute-care hospitals
• Over 200 primary, specialty and urgent care centers
• More than 17,000 team members and 4,000 medical staff Since 1927, we’ve been focused on doing what matters most — caring for people and communities across the greater Phoenix area. From humble beginnings to one of Arizona’s largest nonprofit healthcare systems, we’re just as driven as we were a century ago. Come join us and go all in for your career. Helpful links

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