Physician Assistant Neuroscience at Dignity Health

Overview

Hello Humankindness

Chandler Regional Medical Center is a 429 bed non-profit facility providing quality health care to patients and communities in and around Chandler, Arizona. We are part of CommonSpirit Health which operates 139 hospitals and more than 1,000 care sites across 21 states, making our services accessible to nearly 1 in 4 U.S. residents.

If you are committed to social justice, health equity, and prepared to deliver care in new, innovative ways, you belong with us.

For the health of our community ... we are proud to announce that we are a tobacco-free campus.

Responsibilities

A Physician Assistant Associate, also known as a Physician Assistant (PA) Associate or PA-C (Certified), is a crucial member of the healthcare team who works under the supervision of a licensed physician. Their role is multifaceted and involves a range of clinical and administrative responsibilities aimed at providing high-quality patient care. hysician Assistant Associates work in various healthcare settings, including hospitals, clinics, primary care practices, specialty offices, and urgent care centers. They play a vital role in expanding access to healthcare services, improving patient outcomes, and supporting the overall efficiency of the healthcare delivery system

• Provides diagnostic and therapeutic services to patients under supervision and responsibility of a Physician.
• 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, 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.
  
• Follows up with patient by phone (post treatment). Coordinates resources to facilitate care for out-of-town patients
  
• 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.
  

Qualifications

Minimum:

3 years clinical experience in related area.

Background in pre-med. Degree as a Physician Assistant.

PA-C

DEA:AZ

Certification as Physician Assistant from Arizona Joint Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners, PA:AZ

Credentialed as allied health professional with CRMC and MGMC.

Pay Range
$73.18-$73.18/hour