Physician Assistant Elective Orthopedics

4 days ago


Phoenix, United States Dignity Physician Careers Full time

Opportunity Criteria

Specialty:
Orthopedic Surgery

Loan Repayment:
Negotiable

Salary Range:
$54 to $91 / Hour

Employment Type:
Full Time

Bonus Offered:
Negotiable

Job Description

Overview

Hello humankindness

Dignity Health Medical Group is the employed physician group of Dignity Health Arizona. Dignity Health Medical Group (DHMG) employs approximately 200 providers and 500 support staff that cover a wide variety of specialties. The medical group has had tremendous success over the past few years and now provides more than 73 sub-specialty services. The physicians provide clinical services in their areas of specialty and many serve in pivotal academic research and leadership roles.DHMG is also heavily involved in preparing tomorrow's healthcare providers. Clinical services are complemented with translational and bench research to augment medical education for residents and students.

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Responsibilities

A Physician Assistant Associate, also known as a Physician Assistant (PA) Associate or PA-C (Certified), is a crucial member of the healthcare team who works under the supervision of a licensed physician. Their role is multifaceted and involves a range of clinical and administrative responsibilities aimed at providing high-quality patient care. Physician Assistant Associates work in various healthcare settings, including hospitals, clinics, primary care practices, specialty offices, and urgent care centers. They play a vital role in expanding access to healthcare services, improving patient outcomes, and supporting the overall efficiency of the healthcare delivery system.

  • Provides diagnostic and therapeutic services to patients under supervision and responsibility of a Physician. Surgical assistant to Orthopedic Surgeon.
  • Provides direct patient care as physician assistant by gathering complete history of patients and performing complete physical examinations or focused physical examinations for specific complaints.
  • Completes history and physicals, daily notes, discharge summaries and maintains documentation on patients compliant with hospital standards.
  • Conducts daily patient rounds as needed on patients with complete documentation and charge capture
  • Recognizes and evaluates situations which require immediate attention of supervising physician and which require treatment procedures essential for life of patients; responds in appropriate manner.
  • Coordinates with supervising physician regarding patients seen in physician's office and hospital, instructs and counsels patients on health and disease issues based on physical assessment, lab and radiographic data.
  • Follows up with patient by phone when indicated. Coordinates resources to facilitate care for out of town patients.
  • Prescribes drugs and medical devices in accordance with the regulations established by the Arizona Joint Board of Medical and osteopathic Examiners in Medicine and Surgery.
  • Monitors effectiveness of therapeutic interventions and makes appropriate referrals when necessary.
  • Secures patient health illness and psychological history by ordering, performing and interpreting appropriate laboratory, radiographic and other diagnostic tests
  • Provides back up for clinic and call when needed.
  • Assists in the operating room.
  • Provides follow up for post operative patients.
  • Supports Orthopedics and the hospital/clinic in achieving and maintaining quality indicators and core measures.
  • Assists the residents with patient care and follow up. As well as assists the nursing staff when needed and appropriate.
  • Takes primary call.
Dignity Health now offers an Education Benefit program for benefit-eligible employees. This program provides debt relief and student loan assistance to help you achieve your goals. Full-time APP employees can receive up to $90,000 over five years. While you're busy impacting the healthcare industry, we'll take care of you with benefits that include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, and adoption assistance.

**This position will be Monday-Friday to support Sports Medicine and Adult Reconstruction in the Central and West Valley.

Coverage needs include assisting in the operating room, and covering clinics. As the service continues to grow there may be a call component and coverage needs could expand to weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

Minimum:

Degree as a Physician Assistant.

Minimum 3 years clinical experience in related area.

Certification as Physician Assistant from Arizona Joint Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners.
NCCPA - National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant.
Valid DEA registration.

Preferred:

General and trauma surgery experience.

Pay Range
$54.12 - $90.92/hour

Contact Information

Contact:
Mary Alvarez

Phone:

Fax:

E-mail:
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