Physician Assistant- Dr. Metzger

Barrow Brain and Spine • Gilbert, AZ

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This role involves providing comprehensive patient care in a medical setting. The Physician Assistant will assess patient health status, manage both acute and chronic conditions, and educate patients and their families. Responsibilities include performing physical examinations, administering medications and injections, suturing wounds, triaging patient calls, and maintaining accurate patient records. The position also requires participation in hospital rounds and responding to after-hours patient calls, while ensuring patient confidentiality. Other duties as assigned are also part of the role.

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
• Bachelor's degree and completion of an accredited physician assistant (PA) program.
• A valid unrestricted license to practice as a Physician Assistant in the State of Arizona, with no pending disciplinary actions or restrictions is required.
• DEA and CPR certification required upon hire.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience as a physician assistant in a clinic or hospital.

Nice To Haves

• Experience is pain management setting strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level