Physician Assistant

Center for Neurosciences•Tucson, AZ

10d•Onsite

About The Position

An exempt position responsible for providing neurological services including assessing, diagnosing, prescribing, treating, and educating patients. Works closely with physicians and other clinicians in a team approach to patient care.

Requirements

Successful completion of physician assistant training and certification as a practitioner (general or specialized) from an approved physician assistant program.
Minimum three years of professional experience in a clinic setting, plus two years of physician assistant experience or any equivalent combination of experience, training and/or education approved by the Supervising Physician.
Current state physician assistant license.
Current CPR certification.
Knowledge of anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology and therapeutics, basic nutrition, behavioral factors, psychosocial/family systems, diagnostic testing, interpretation of results and clinical decision making, alternative treatment modalities.
Knowledge of theory, practices and regulations related to evaluating and providing patient care, and professional ethics related to the delivery of medical/patient care.
Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments used to administer patient care.
Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish/maintain a safe work environment.
Knowledge of health promotion, health risk identification, and patient education principles and techniques.
Knowledge of community, professional, and educational resources.
Skill in oral and written communication including interviewing to gather medical histories; providing presentations, consultations, facilitation, and documentation, e.g., writing medical orders, patient education materials, and medical record updates.
May require skill in using computerized health information management systems.
Skill in case management, time management, problem solving, crisis intervention, multitasking, and other organizational matters.
Skill in modifying methods and techniques of professional nursing to provide appropriate nursing care and in initiating appropriate emergency response and investigatory procedures.
Ability to analyze complex data and draw conclusions.
Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures.
Ability to establish/maintain effective working relationships with patients, clinical staff, and the public.

Responsibilities

Assesses patient status by obtaining health history through patient/family interviews and chart reviews; assessing presenting illness, risk factors, and family history, psychosocial situation, and cultural factors; and performing appropriate physical examination.
Orders/performs appropriate laboratory diagnostic and other screening tests.
Seeks other information as needed, including consultation with physicians and other clinicians, for evaluation of illness.
Integrates data to determine diagnosis and therapeutic plan, including identification of any health risks.
Develops and implements treatment plan by prescribing/dispensing medications and/or injections in compliance with medical practice guidelines and state laws.
Instructs patient/family regarding medications and treatments.
Educates patients regarding health promotion/illness prevention.
Recommends appropriate community resources to meet patient/family needs.
Communicates appropriate case management information to other professionals and community agencies.
Prepares documentation for medical records including updating patient medical chart by posting examination and test results, diagnosis, medications, and treatment in written/computerized manner.
Participates in chart reviews, clinical guideline development, and other continuing education and quality assurance activities to demonstrate compliance with standards, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Complies with patient confidentiality requirements.
Promotes patient advocacy.
Collaborates with physicians in managing acute and long-term medical needs of patient.
Provides monitoring and continuity of care between visits according to treatment plan.