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Description
TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Prolonged sitting, standing, some bending, stooping, carrying, stretching and/or walking
- Normal range of hearing and vision to record, prepare, and communicate appropriate reports and records
- Ability to help transfer patient
- Occasional stress from dealing with multiple tasks and anxious patients
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Medical office and exam room settings
- Procedure room settings
- Frequent contact with a variety of people/patients
JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- First Assist in surgery, as well as see patients in clinic
- Assesses patient health status, including state of wellness and compliance with care plans
- Provides acute and chronic patient care, including taking histories, doing physicals, monitoring therapies, giving injections and medications, and suturing wounds
- Triages patient calls and evaluated patient problems
- Documents patient information and care provided in the patient record.
- Educates patients and families as appropriate. Provides continuity of care.
- Participates in rounds at the hospital and responds to patient calls received after hours and on weekends
- Maintains patient confidentiality
- Other duties and assignments as necessary
Requirements
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
- Knowledge of acute and chronic care protocols, administration of medication, delivering physical care following treatment plan
- Knowledge of health promotion principles and techniques and patient learning measurements
- Skill in gathering and analyzing physiological, socioeconomic and emotional patient data
- Maintains positive attitude and demonstrates the utmost in professionalism at all times
- Excellent oral, written & telephone communication, along with tact, diplomacy, and a strong customer service orientation
- Prioritizes work activities and accepts multiple job duties
- Maintains effective working relationships with physicians, administration and other staff members
- Requires flexibility to work occasional evenings, weekends or holidays.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor's degree and completion of an accredited physician assistant (PA) program.
- A valid unrestricted license to practice as a Physician Assistant in the State of Arizona, with no pending disciplinary actions or restrictions is required.
- DEA and CPR certification required upon hire.
- Minimum of one (1) year experience as a physician assistant in a clinic or hospital.
- Experience is pain management setting strongly preferred.
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