Physician Assistant Job at Dignity Health, Phoenix, AZ

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  • Dignity Health
  • Phoenix, AZ

Job Description

**Responsibilities** Responsible for performing patient evaluations reviewing pretreatment teaching recommending therapeutic intervention counseling patients and families and collaborating with appropriate physicians to provide other appropriate direct care interventions within the scope of practice for physician's assistants. Primary point of contact and assumes responsibilities for managing the care for patients. + Gathers complete history of patients and perform complete physical examinations or focused physical examinations for specific complaints. Completes discharge summaries and maintains documentation on patient visits. + Conducts daily patient rounds and sees patients in outpatient clinic, as needed. + Recognizes and evaluates situations which require immediate attention of supervising physician and which require treatment procedures essential for life of patients; responds in appropriate manner. + Coordinates with supervising physician regarding patients seen such as sees patients in physician's office and hospital, instructs and counsels patients on health and disease issues based on assessment data and assists in cardiothoracic surgery when needed. + Prescribes and dispenses drugs and medical devices in accordance with regulations established by the Arizona Joint Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners in Medicine and Surgery. + Monitors effectiveness of therapeutic interventions and makes appropriate referrals when necessary. + Secures patient health illness and psychological history by ordering, performing and interpreting appropriate laboratory, radiographic and other diagnostic tests. + Discriminates between abnormal and normal findings based on history and physical and diagnostic test results, and initiates consultation, referral, or treatment as appropriate. + Efficiently and effectively assists in OR as needed under direction of surgeon. + Rotates call for after hour/weekend patient needs. **Qualifications** **MINIMUM** Minimum 3 years clinical experience in related area or specialty field Background in pre-med. Degree as a Physician Assistant Certification as Physician Assistant from Arizona Joint Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners DEA:AZ **Overview** Hello humankindness Barrow Neurological Institute at Dignity Health St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona is an international leader in the treatment, research, and education of brain and spinal diseases, conditions, and injuries. Led by Barrow President and CEO Michael T. Lawton, MD, one of the world's top neurosurgeons, the Institute is one of the busiest centers for neurology and neurosurgery in the United States. Because of our high volume, our physicians and clinicians are familiar with the rarest and most challenging conditions. Newsweek ranks Barrow as one of the best specialty hospitals in the world for neurosurgery. In addition, _U.S. News & World Report_ consistently ranks Barrow as a top center for neuro-rehabilitation in the country. We are certified by The Joint Commission in Comprehensive Stroke. Barrow boasts a Level I trauma center, CARF-accredited neuro-rehabilitation programs, and more certified neuroscience registered nurses (CNRN) than any other hospital in the world. The Ivy Brain Tumor Center at Barrow, is home to the largest Phase 0 clinical trials program in the world. Highly regarded for neuroscience education for decades, Barrow is ranked by Doximity as first in the nation for its neurosurgery residency program and 45th for neurology. Barrow has contributed to many breakthroughs in neuroscience and neurosurgery, including refining the cardiac standstill procedure, isolating the gene for the inherited form of cerebral cavernous malformations, and pioneering thoracoscopic spinal surgery. We are a leader in harnessing innovative technologies and procedures, such as minimally invasive spine surgery, microscopic techniques, and robotic spine surgery. **Pay Range** $51.66 - $86.79/hour We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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