Pediatric physician assistant Jobs in Phoenix, AZ

Position Summary

The Advanced Practice Provider will support the inpatient nephrology service, partnering closely with physicians, nurses and interdisciplinary teams to provide high quality care for hospitalized patients with acute and chronic kidney disease. The APP will play an integral role in care coordination, patient management, family education and clinical collaboration across intensive care units and inpatient medical services.

Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive inpatient nephrology care in collaboration with pediatric nephrologists
Evaluate, diagnose and manage kidney-related disorders in hospitalized children
Support pediatric patients requiring dialysis and CKRT
Coordinate care plans with multidisciplinary teams across inpatient units
Participate in daily rounds, discharge planning and patient/family education
Assist with quality improvement and evidence-based practice initiatives
Contribute to a collaborative teaching environment

About the Division of Nephrology
Largest pediatric nephrology program in the Southwest
Nationally ranked nephrology program by U.S. News & World Report
Arizonas only dedicated pediatric dialysis and kidney transplant program
Collaborative multidisciplinary clinics and strong academic partnerships
Newly launched Pediatric Nephrology Fellowship Program

Why Phoenix Childrens
Phoenix Childrens is one of the nations fastest-growing pediatric healthcare systems and the premier pediatric provider in Arizona. We are committed to clinical excellence, innovation, education and creating an environment where providers can thrive professionally while making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families every day all while advancing our vision of improving the health of a generation.

This position works in collaboration with the attending physicians and works within their scope of practice to provide excellent clinical care for patients. Plays a critical role in the patient family medical team. Professional who may practice in hospitals inpatient and/or outpatient setting.

Position Duties

• Conducts comprehensive health history, physical assessments and plans for infants, children and young adults with acute and chronic health conditions. Utilizes advanced assessment skills to manage a cohort of patients.
  
• Orders and prescribes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions, and performs other therapeutic or corrective measures to treat illness and improve health status.
  
• Formulates family centered plan of care. Performs daily documents as necessary. Collaborated and coordinated care with other team members.
  
• Collects data and analyzes when necessary.
  
• Performs any needed advanced procedures that are associated with their credentialing process DOP.
  
• Utilizes the most up to date and evidence based practice for plan of care and able to alter the plan according to family needs and effectiveness or plan.
  
• Serves as an educational resource to patient/family/ nursing staff/ provider team and other health care teams as needed.
  
• Participates in own professional development by maintaining required competences, certifying body renewals, seeking educational offerings when available, and participates in the professional development of others which may include Advanced Practice Provider students, Residents and Medical Students. Acts as a preceptor/mentor for those new in department.
  
• Demonstrates commitment to patient safety by bring up concerns in appropriate manner, reporting through appropriate channels, and ensuring change of practice when necessary. Demonstrates shared accountability of safe practice.
  
• Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.
  

Phoenix Children's Mission, Vision, & Values Mission

To advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families

Vision

Phoenix Children's will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education.

We realize this vision by:

• Offering the most comprehensive care across ages, communities and specialties
• Investing in innovative research, including emerging treatments, tools and technologies
• Advancing education and training to shape the next generation of clinical leaders
• Advocating for the health and well-being of children and families

Values

• We place children and families at the center of all we do
• We deliver exceptional care, every day and in every way
• We collaborate with colleagues, partners and communities to amplify our impact
• We set the standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovate for the future
• We are accountable for making the highest quality care accessible and affordable