Job Category: Provider
Requisition Number: PHYSI009223
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- Posted: October 1, 2024
- Full-Time
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The CORE Institute delivers integrated, comprehensive musculoskeletal and neurological care. The CORE Institute is built upon a foundation of pioneering research, academics, community service, and a passion for excellence in patient care. The organization continues to be a leader in payor-reform initiatives, and it is at the forefront of systems-based quality programs which drive value and improve the quality of patient care.
As the CORE Institute continues to grow, we are looking for a Physician Assistant for:
Orthopedic Trauma Surgery in East Phoenix/Mesa. Includes office and OR work at Banner Desert Medical Center.
- Duties as delegated by the physician.
- Trauma rotation of floor coverage including consults, clinic, and OR time.
- Four-day work week with rotating day off.
- Call responsibilities for weekend coverage once every three months for first call.
- Opportunity for stipends and productivity bonus.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Assesses patient health status including state of wellness, compliance with care plan and determines appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
- Provides acute and chronic patient care including taking histories, doing physicals, monitoring therapies, giving injections and medications, suturing wounds.
- Triages patient calls and evaluates patient problems.
- Responds to emergencies including the use of CPR.
- Documents patient information and care provided in patient record and maintains patient statistics.
- Educates patients and families as appropriate. Provides continuity of care.
- Assists the physicians with surgeries in the operating room.
- Participates in rounds at the hospital and responds to patient calls received after hours and on weekends.
- Consults with other staff as necessary.
BENEFITS:
- Compensation: $100,000-$225,000 DOE and productivity
- Competitive Health & Welfare Benefits
- HSA with qualifying HDHP plans with company match
- 401k plan with company match (Part-time employees included)
- Employee Assistance Program that is available 24/7 to the provider
EDUCATION:
BA/BS, MS preferred. Graduate of AMA accredited physician assistant program.
EXPERIENCE:
Experience in orthopedics is preferred.
REQUIREMENTS:
Current state PA license, certified by National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, current CPR certification.
KNOWLEDGE:
- Knowledge of acute and chronic protocols, administration of medications, delivering physical care following treatment plan.
- Knowledge of how to assess patient health and measure/record physiologic and growth indices.
- Knowledge of health promotion principles and techniques and patient learning measurements.
SKILLS:
- Skill in gathering and analyzing physiological, socioeconomic and emotional patient data.
- Skill in accurately evaluating patient problems in person or via phone and providing appropriate advice, intervention or referral.
- Skill in evaluating and revising care plan based on patient changes.
ABILITIES:
- Ability to make responsible decisions within the scope of dependent medical practitioner.
- Ability to develop health education programs and materials.
- Ability to work collaboratively with all members of the health care team.
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