About this opportunity
Barrow-Brain-and-Spin lists this Physician Assistant- Dr. Metzger opportunity in gilbert, Arizona. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Description
TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Prolonged sitting, standing, somebending, stooping, carrying, stretching and/or walking
Normal range of hearing and visionto record, prepare, and communicate appropriate reports and records
Ability to help transfer patient
Occasional stress from dealingwith multiple tasks and anxious patients
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
Medical office and exam roomsettings
Procedure room settings
Frequent contact with a variety ofpeople/patients
JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
First Assist in surgery, as well as see patients in clinic
Assesses patient health status, including state of wellness and compliance with care plans
Provides acute and chronic patient care, including taking histories, doing physicals, monitoring therapies, giving injections and medications, and suturing wounds
Triages patient calls and evaluated patient problems
Documents patient information and care provided in the patient record.
Educates patients and families as appropriate. Provides continuity of care.
Participates in rounds at the hospital and responds to patient calls received after hours and on weekends
Maintains patient confidentiality
Other duties and assignments as necessary
Requirements
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
Maintains positive attitude and demonstrates the utmost in professionalism at all times
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
Requires flexibility to workoccasional evenings, weekends or holidays.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree and completion of an accreditedphysicianassistant (PA)program.
A valid unrestricted license to practice as aPhysicianAssistantin the State of Arizona, with no pending disciplinaryactions or restrictions is required.
DEA and CPR certification required upon hire.
Minimum of one (1) year experience asaphysicianassistantin a clinic or hospital.
Experience is pain management setting stronglypreferred.
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Worksite address
gilbert, AZ, 85233, US
Who can apply
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