Overview
Looking to be part of something more meaningful? At HonorHealth, you’ll be part of a team creating a multi-dimensional care experience for our patients. You’ll have opportunities to make a difference. From our Ambassador Movement to our robust training and development programs, you can select where and how you want to make an impact.
HonorHealth offers a diverse benefits portfolio for our full-time and part-time team members designed to help you and your family live your best lives. Visit honorhealth.com/benefits to learn more.
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HonorHealth is one of Arizona’s largest nonprofit healthcare systems, serving a population of five million people in the greater Phoenix metropolitan area. The comprehensive network encompasses nine acute-care hospitals, an extensive medical group with primary, specialty and urgent care services, a cancer care network, outpatient surgery centers, clinical research, medical education, a foundation, an accountable care organization, community services and more. With more than 16,000 team members, 4,000+ affiliated providers and over 1,100 volunteers, HonorHealth seamlessly blends collaborative care and approachable expertise to improve health and well-being. People often say care feels different here -- because it does. Learn more at HonorHealth.com.
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.
1. 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.
2. Interviews patients, performs physical examinations, and obtains information about and updates medical histories.
3. Administers or orders diagnostics tests such as x-rays, EKGs, and laboratory studies. Interprets test results.
4. Administers injections and immunizations. May suture or otherwise manage wounds and infections.
5. 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.
6. Remains current on existing and new clinical practices, legislation, and the dynamics of patient management plans.
Qualifications
Education
Other National Certification as Physician Assistant, AZ State Licensure as Physician Assistant, Graduation from AMA accredited school for Physician Assistants Required
Experience
Required
Licenses and Certifications
* National Certification as Physician Assistant Required
* Arizona Licensure as Physician Assistant Required
* Fingerprint Clearance Card - Must have or obtain within seven (7) working days after employment (Pediatric Behavioral Health Sites ONLY)
* Basic Life Support (BLS) Required
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