Full-time Physician Assistant (Phoenix)
About The Position
The Aspire Advanced Practice Provider is a vital member of the clinical staff, helping care for patients with allergies and sinus problems. The role focuses on delivering a positive patient experience, maintaining patient comfort and satisfaction, providing precise allergy testing and treatment for patients age 2 and above, and sharing responsibility with the clinical team for smooth clinic operations. The Physician Assistant assesses and manages acute and chronic allergy and sinus conditions, orders and interprets diagnostic tests, develops individualized treatment plans, performs or assists with in-office procedures, and educates patients. The role also supports pre- and post-operative care, documents encounters in the EHR within 24 hours, works with referring providers and the local medical community, and participates in territory outreach events. The regular schedule is Monday 8 a.m.–5 p.m. in Tempe; Tuesday 8 a.m.–5 p.m. in Chandler; Wednesday 7 a.m.–4 p.m. in Chandler; Thursday 9 a.m.–6 p.m. in Chandler; and Friday 8 a.m.–12 p.m. in Chandler.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of experience practicing as a Physician Assistant.
- Graduate of an approved Physician Assistant program.
- Current Physician Assistant license.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) or Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
- Valid driver's license.
- Effectively communicate with patients and clinical staff.
- React calmly and effectively in difficult or emergent situations.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Exceptional organizational skills.
- Effective time-management skills.
- Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
- Ability to manually take patient vitals.
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience working with an EMR/EHR system.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and obtain medical histories focused on allergy and sinus conditions.
- Diagnose and manage acute and chronic allergic and sinus conditions, including allergic rhinitis, chronic sinusitis, nasal polyps, and asthma.
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests, including allergy testing, sinus CT scans, and pulmonary function tests.
- Develop individualized treatment plans, including medications, immunotherapy, and procedural recommendations.
- Perform and assist with in-office procedures, including administration and supervision of allergy immunotherapy (SCIT and SLIT) and nasal endoscopy.
- Educate patients on disease management, treatment options, and medication use.
- Collaborate with physicians and staff to ensure continuity and quality of care.
- Document patient encounters accurately in the EHR within 24 hours of each visit.
- Oversee and manage food and environmental allergy testing using percutaneous allergy skin testing and intracutaneous allergy testing.
- Provide pre-operative and post-operative evaluation and treatment after surgeon-performed sinus procedures.
- Develop relationships with referring medical providers and the local medical community.
- Attend lunches and events with the assigned territory provider relationship representative to build credibility and promote Aspire.
- Adhere to minimum metrics: 50% testing threshold, 30% treatment threshold, and 7% IOP conversion threshold.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Quarterly bonus based on metrics.
- Medical malpractice insurance.
- CME package.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Life insurance.
- Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
- 401(k) with generous employer match.
- Gym membership discounts.
- Free allergy testing and discounted treatments.
- Employee reward program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
