Physician Assistant / First Assist

Wickenburg Community Hospital • Surprise, AZ

125d

About The Position

The Physician Assistant / First Assist shall provide medical and administrative services to meet the needs of WCH Surgical Services patients. Physician Assistant / First Assist shall always provide only those professional services that Physician Assistant is qualified to deliver and shall provide such services in a manner that is consistent with the patient’s best interests.

Requirements

• Completion of a program accredited by the ARC-PA.
• Successful completion of the Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam (PANCE).
• Certification as a Surgical First Assistant by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA).
• Licensed by the State of Arizona Regulatory Board of Physician Assistants.
• Eligible to become a member of the medical staff of Wickenburg Community Hospital (WCH) with appropriate clinical privileges.
• Hold a current and unrestricted DEA registration number.
• Eligible to participate in a 'Federal healthcare program' as defined in 41 U.S.C. 1320a-7b(f).
• Have never been excluded from participation in State and federal health care programs.
• CPR and ACLS Certification.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience as a Physician Assistant in a Surgical Clinic.
• Previous experience as First Assist in the OR with emphasis in orthopedic cases.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical services to serve the needs of Surgery Clinic patients assigned by Community Health Clinic (CHC) and/or managed care payors.
• Function as First Assist for the surgeons as needed, primarily for orthopedic cases.
• Provide medical care for new patients and follow-up postop care and treatment for patients seen in the Surgery Clinic.
• Perform administrative duties related to patient care as assigned by CHC.
• Cooperate and comply with the policies and procedures of CHC, including those pertinent to patient relations, quality assurance, scheduling, billing, collections, and other administrative matters.
• Assist and cooperate with CHC in developing relationships with third-party payor contracts.
• Prepare and file reports of all professional medical services rendered and maintain necessary records.
• Conduct all business transactions related to the services provided in the name of CHC.
• Cooperate with and assist CHC in all litigation matters affecting Physician Assistant / First Assist and CHC.
• Meet the performance, productivity, and utilization standards set forth by the Clinic.

Benefits

• Full Benefits
• PTO/Sick Leave
• Wellness Benefits

What This Job Offers

• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees