Physician Assistant Associate

CommonSpirit Health•Chandler, AZ

About The Position

The Physician Assistant, Neuroscience provides diagnostic and therapeutic services to patients under the supervision and responsibility of a Physician. The role assesses, diagnoses, and manages conditions affecting the nervous system through patient evaluations, diagnostic testing, treatment planning, and collaboration with neurologists, neurosurgeons, and other specialists. The Physician Assistant provides care in physician offices and hospital settings, supports neuroscience patients throughout treatment, and monitors the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions. The position also involves patient education and counseling, follow-up, referrals, and coordination of resources to facilitate care.

Requirements

Degree as a Physician Assistant.
Arizona Physician Assistant credential (PA:AZ).
Arizona Drug Enforcement Administration Controlled Substance Registration Certificate (DEA:AZ).
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
Basic Life Support - CPR (BLS-CPR) certification.

Responsibilities

Gather complete patient histories and perform complete or focused physical examinations.
Complete discharge summaries and maintain documentation of patient visits.
Conduct daily patient rounds as needed.
Recognize situations requiring immediate attention from the supervising physician or life-sustaining treatment procedures, and respond appropriately.
Coordinate with the supervising physician regarding patients seen in the physician's office and hospital.
Instruct and counsel patients on health and disease issues based on assessment data.
Assist in cardiothoracic surgery when needed.
Follow up with patients by phone after treatment.
Coordinate resources to facilitate care for out-of-town patients.
Prescribe and dispense drugs and medical devices in accordance with Arizona regulations.
Monitor the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions and make appropriate referrals when necessary.
Obtain patient health, illness, and psychological histories by ordering, performing, and interpreting appropriate laboratory, radiographic, and other diagnostic tests.