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Physician Assistant - Neurosurgery
HonorHealth
Mesa, USA
Full-time
Junior · 1+ years experience
Discovered 3 days ago
Role Overview
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.
Full Job Posting
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.
- 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
- We're all in for your career.
- 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.
Qualifications
- 1 year as Physician Assistant Required
- 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
- We're all in for your career.
Preferred Qualifications
- Other Experience with surgical patients Preferred
- Other Bilingual-Spanish Preferred
About HonorHealth
Hospitals & Health Systems19000 employeesFounded 1927
Nonprofit healthcare system providing comprehensive medical services in Arizona.
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