T BARROW BRAIN AND SPINE
Physician Assistant
(PA)
JOB TITLE
Physician Assistant
REPORTS TO
Supervising Physician
FLSA STATUS
Exempt
JOB SUMMARY
The
Physician Assistant
(PA) will work with our Interventional Spine Physician to evaluate & develop treatment plans for patients suffering from acute and / or chronic spine and joint pain and dysfunction. Our NPs exercise autonomy in medical decision making and provide a broad range of diagnostic and therapeutic services.
JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Examine patients, obtains medical histories, and assesses health status.Assesses patient health status, including state of wellness and compliance with care plans.Provides chronic patient care, including taking histories, performing physical examinations, monitoring therapies, and prescribing medications.Triages patient calls and evaluates patient problems.Evaluate and assess patients independently under physician supervision and order interventional procedures as indicated.Documents patient information and care provided in the patient record.Educate patients and families as appropriate. Provides continuity of care.Monitors therapies and provides continuity of care.Maintains patient confidentiality.Other duties and assignments as necessary.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.Knowledge of diagnosing and treating medical problems and developing care plans.Proficient in EMR (Centricity) to document notes, orders, prescriptions, etc.Knowledge of patient assessment techniques including taking medical histories, performing physicals, evaluating health status including state of wellness, and compliance with care recommendations.Demonstrate professionalism by appropriate attire, attendance, attitude, and behavior within the clinical setting.Contribute to the team effort by supporting all team members and maintaining an open and positive attitude.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.Maintains privacy, confidentiality, and security of patient, client, staff, and organizational data.TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Prolonged sitting, standing, some bending, stooping, stretching and / or walking.Normal range of hearing and vision to record, prepare, and communicate appropriate reports and records.Occasional stress from dealing with multiple tasks and anxious patients.TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is performed in a medical office and exam room settings.Procedure room settings.Frequent contact with a variety of people / patients.EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE :
Bachelor's degree and completion of an accreditedPhysician Assistant
(PA) program.
A valid unrestricted license to practice as aPhysician Assistant
(PA) in the State of Arizona, with no pending disciplinary actions or restrictions is required.
DEA and CPR (BLS and ACLS) certification required upon hire.Minimum of one (1) year experience as aPhysician Assistant
(PA)
in a clinic or hospital.
