Physician Assistant Associate
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- Department: Neurology
The posted compensation range of $55.50-$55.50/hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.
Job Details
Chandler Regional Medical Center is a 429 bed non-profit facility providing quality health care to patients and communities in and around Chandler, Arizona. We are part of CommonSpirit Health which operates 139 hospitals and more than 1,000 care sites across 21 states, making our services accessible to nearly 1 in 4 U.S. residents.
If you are committed to social justice, health equity, and prepared to deliver care in new, innovative ways, you belong with us.
For the health of our community ... we are proud to announce that we are a tobacco-free campus.
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.
- Provides patient care within the scope of practice as set forth by the Arizona Board of Physician Assistants.
- Gathers medical history, performs physical examinations, formulates differential diagnosis and establishes a treatment plan in collaboration with the treating physician and nursing staff.
- Conducts daily patient rounds.
- Recognizes and evaluates situations in which immediate medical attention of a supervising physician is required for which treatment is essential for the life of patients and responds in an appropriate and timely manner.
- Orders, radiographic reviewing and interprets laboratory and other diagnostic tests within scope of practice.
- Follows up, instructs and counsels patients and their family regarding the diagnosis, treatment plan and medications.
- Coordinates with supervising physicians regarding patient admissions in hospital and provides necessary action and information to supervising physicians.
- Formulates discharge plan and works in collaboration with case management to ensure safe, timely discharge.
- Completes hospital and department documentation legibly, accurately and within designated time frame.
- Prescribes and dispenses drugs and medical devices in accordance with regulations established by Arizona State Board of Nursing, Arizona PMP and Medicare, Medicaid Guidelines.
- May or may not have surgical first assist skills.
Qualifications
Minimum:
Degree as a Physician Assistant.
AZ state Physician Assistant License.
NCCPA certification.
DEA
Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification - Nat'l
Current American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certification - Nat'l
Credentialed as allied health professional with Chandler Regional Medical Center and Mercy Gilbert Medical Center.
Preferred:
1 year of advanced practice experience in neurosurgery.
While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you with benefits that may include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid time off, tuition assistance, adoption assistance, and more!
Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.
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