Physician Assistant / Surgery - General / Arizona / Locum Tenens / Physician Assistant, Surgery

DESCRIPTION OF JOB FUNCTIONS:

- Independently run clinic and assess and examine patients, obtain medical histories, and perform physical examinations. This pertains to new patients, follow-ups, post-ops, as well as pre-operative appointments.

- Run clinic at our satellite locations throughout the valley.

- Document patient encounters, medical histories, and treatment plans in electronic health records (EHR) system

- Learn to interpret diagnostic imaging and diagnose and treat based off imaging and symptomology

- Order and interpret diagnostic imaging, such as X-rays, MRIs, or CT scans

- Educate surgical and non surgical patients on their future care/ treatment

- Assist the provider on his surgical days in surgery, independently suturing closed the surgical wounds, and managing patients post-operatively

EXPERIENCE:

- Surgery experience of at least 6mo.'s - 1 year. This candidate will need to know suture skills, and sterile technique in the O.R. However, consideration will given to the right candidate if they have less experience

- Knowledge of discharge planning process to ensure smooth transitions of care for patients

-This position requires flexibility and adaptability as required by the variation in patient and surgical case load

Qualifications:
- Valid Physician Assistant license in AZ

- Certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)

- Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program

- Excellent communication skills to effectively interact with patients, families, and healthcare team members

- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team-based environment

- Strong problem-solving skills to assess complex medical cases and develop appropriate treatment plans

Salary is based off experience.

PA's would need to be willing to relocate if not currently residing in the Phoenix area.

Hiring ASAP, however delayed start dates can be accommodated for the right candidate.

We are seeking an individual to join our team. You will work alongside Dr. Baig who is a Board Certified Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon who will provide full side by side training to ensure the success of our team members. This is an opportunity to work in a private practice with the opportunity to grow your knowledge, and be a subject matter expert of the spine, for patient and surgical care.

We understand the importance of developing meaningful provider/patient relationships, which helps facilitate open, honest and effective dialogue with our patients. We are a surgical practice, so we have a clinic setting, as well as designated O.R. days. We have a satellite location in the West Valley, with home base being in Mesa. We have clinic at our satellite location 1-2 times a month, but primarily will be working in Mesa for clinic and surgery.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Experience:

• OR: 1 year (Preferred)
• Physician Assistant : 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Mesa, AZ 85206: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person