About this opportunity
Healthcare Outcomes Performance Co. (HOPCo) lists this Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Show Low Part Time opportunity in lakeside, Arizona. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Essential Functions
Assesses patient health status including state of wellness, compliance with a 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 the 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.
Maintains patient confidentiality.
Schedule
Part time, 1 day per week, no call.
Compensation
Salary plus production bonus available.
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 the 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 plans based on patient changes.
Abilities
Ability to make responsible decisions within the scope of the dependent medical practitioner.
Ability to develop health education programs and materials.
Ability to work collaboratively with all members of the health care team.
Environmental Working Conditions
Normal office environment.
Some travel within the community.
Physical/Mental Demands
Requires sitting and standing associated with a normal office environment.
Some bending and stretching are required.
Manual dexterity using a calculator and computer keyboard.
Organizational Requirements
HOPCo Mission, Vision, and Values must be read and signed.
This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities, and working conditions may change as needs evolve.
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Worksite address
lakeside, AZ, 85929, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.