The Role
Provides physician-supervised neurosurgical patient care, including histories, physical examinations, diagnostics, treatment, medication orders, injections, wound management, patient education, and surgical assistance. Collaborates with physicians and other departments to coordinate care, interpret test results, address patient-care needs, and maintain compliance with clinical and regulatory requirements.
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Primary City/State:
Four Peaks Medical Center - 1301 S Crismon Rd Mesa, AZ 85209Category:
Advanced Practice ProvidersShift:
DayDepartment:
Surgical and Trauma SpecialistsGreat 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.
Percentage of time spent performing duties varies according to physician and office needs.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Administers injections and immunizations. May suture or otherwise manage wounds and infections.
- Administers or orders diagnostics tests such as x-rays, EKG’s, and laboratory studies. Interprets test results.
- Remains current on existing and new clinical practices, legislation, and the dynamics of patient management plans.
- 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.
- 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.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION
- Other / Certificate 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 Required
- Other Experience with surgical patients Preferred
- Other Bilingual-Spanish Preferred
LICENSE AND CERTIFICATIONS
- Physician Assistant - License, Arizona Licensure and National Certification as Physician Assistant Required
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - Certification, Required
- Fingerprint Clearance Card (FPC) - Certificate, 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) Upon Hire Required
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Skills Required
- National certification as a Physician Assistant
- Arizona state licensure as a Physician Assistant
- Graduation from an AMA-accredited Physician Assistant program
- At least 1 year of Physician Assistant experience
- Basic Life Support certification
- Current Fingerprint Clearance Card, or eligibility to apply within seven working days for applicable pediatric behavioral health sites
- Experience with surgical patients
- Bilingual Spanish language skills
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