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Transitional Care NP or PA

Phoenix, Arizona

Dignity Health Medical Group

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  • Employment Type: Full Time
  • Department: Transitional Care Clinic
  • Hours/Pay Period: 80

The posted compensation range of $51.66 - $82.14 /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.

Requisition ID 2025-426053 Employment Type Full Time Hours/Pay Period 80 Provider Advanced Provider Provider Type Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (PA/NP) Speciality Family Medicine Bonuses Offered Negotiable Loan Repayment None Visa Sponsorship Not Applicable Remote No Category Advanced Practice Recruiter Name Lesley O Connell Recruiter Email lesley.oconnell@commonspirit.org Shift Day

Job Details

Responsibilities

The APP will engage in direct patient care activities and medical/clinical practice as the principal component of his/her overall professional responsibility. Patient care activities will include, but are not be limited to:

1. Assessment, evaluation, diagnostic determination, on-going treatment and clinical management,  care planning and modification, medications reconciliation, risk assessment, and, coordination of care with the Acute Care Providers, Transitional Team and Primary Care Physicians.
2. Direct contact and consultation with patient family members, advocates, and others to ensure effective communication of patient status and care plans, and to encourage/support an open visitor- friendly environment within the Transitional Clinic.
3. Day-to-day patient care management activity that includes professional input from all members of the patient care team.
4. Accurate and timely completion of all clinical and professional records and documentation to assure coordination of care.
6. Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.  


Qualifications

MINIMUM:

NP or PA Master's Degree. Graduate of accredited program.

Three years clinical experience in healthcare

AZ license 

Registered in AZ as an NP or PA. Hold and maintain national certification in NP or PA area, under AZ regulations

American Heart Association BCLS

PREFERRED:

1+ years of NP/PA experience

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Overview

Dignity Health Medical Group - Arizona is seeking a Transitional Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our team in Phoenix, AZ. In collaboration with the physician/medical director, assumes clinical responsibility for tasks performed within Nurse Practitioner's or Physician Assistant's scope of practice. Including: taking patient's history, performing physical examinations, ordering appropriate diagnostic tests, establishing diagnosis and provide care and management for common illnesses and disease prevention in the pediatric and adult patient. The APP may assist in the admission, transfer or discharge from Health Care System. Makes appropriate referrals to specialists and community agencies. Participates in quality assurance and quality improvement program. Works within multidisciplinary team to develop plan for the patient and their family.

ABOUT THE POSITION:

A Transitional Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for Dignity Health Medical Group is an Advanced Practice Provider who provides clinical care for high risk/ complex care patients recently discharged from a Dignity health facility. The goal of the APP is to prevent unnecessary hospital readmission by providing improved coordination of care and convenient post-acute care access to medical care. Patients will be seen in clinic Monday - Friday from 8am to 5pm. Additionally, all providers within this clinic rotate in on-call requirements. The Department of Transitional Care currently consists of five APPs and one physician  and other resource staff across two clinics; St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center and Chandler Regional Medical Center.

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Success Profile

What makes a successful Transitional Care NP or PA at Dignity Health Medical Group?

  • Compassionate
  • Trustworthy
  • Proactive
  • Collaborative
  • Communicator
  • Balanced

Our Total Reward Offerings

At CommonSpirit Health, we believe investing in our team members lets them know they truly matter. Your Total Rewards package includes compensation, benefits, retirement, wellness, leave, and other programs.

  • Pay and Recognition

  • Balanced Life

  • Well-Being

  • Professional Growth

  • Financial Future

  • Dependent Care

Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit https://www.commonspirit.careers/benefits.

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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CommonSpirit Health™ is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, parental status, ancestry, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information about your EEO rights as an applicant, please click here.

CommonSpirit Health™ will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c). External hires must pass a post-offer, pre-employment background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with an arrest and/or conviction will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal and state laws, as well as applicable local ordinances, ban the box laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco and Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinances. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by telephone at (415) 438-5575 and let us know the nature of your request. We will only respond to messages left that involve a request for a reasonable accommodation in the application process. We will accommodate the needs of any qualified candidate who requests a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). CommonSpirit Health™ participates in E-Verify.