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Agave Family Medicine – Growing Private Practice
About Agave Family Medicine & Breastfeeding Support Center
As a young and thriving practice, Agave Family Medicine has become a success in the community, delivering family-centered care, including Breastfeeding Medicine, Pediatrics, Gynecologic care, and primary care for all ages. Caring for multi-generational families and health equity are passions at Agave. We are growing as a new practice and are looking to add to the core team to support our vision. At Agave, we are seeking to minimize the impact of corporate medicine on the doctor-patient relationship, which is all too commonly experienced in hospital owned and Executive-heavy physician owned groups. Here at Agave, our vision is to empower medical experts with the ability to make decisions with patients that are best for them and the community.
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Agave is seeking to add a full-time Physician Assistant (preferably), or Nurse Practitioner depending on experience, who is Licensed in Arizona, to our Private Physician-owned Primary Care Practice. The ideal Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner would be dedicated to high-quality and personalized care with a passion for Primary Care. Candidates are expected to submit a cover letter along with resume/CV and educational history.
Responsibilities include patient education regarding preventative medicine, order and present diagnostic tests and results, and co-manage patients’ overall care, under the supervision of Medical Director. Responsibilities can include, but are not limited to:
· Provide excellent and appropriate care to patients; to include examination, diagnosis, development and education on treatment plan.
· Order and interpret diagnostic tests
· Passionately counsel patients about their medical condition, and their evidence-based treatment options.
· Appropriately prescribe medication in accordance with standard of care guidelines
· Educate patients regarding evidence-based medicine for preventive care and disease management
· Thoroughly document visit notes in an accurate and timely manner for physician collaboration
This career opportunity is in the beautiful community of Casas Adobes (NW Tucson) of Arizona. Our current location is adjacent to Northwest Medical Center, but we are looking to expand into other areas of Tucson. Candidates who are interested in this opportunity can expect the following benefits:
- Work/life balance that respects personal time
- Modern office setting with casual, but professional, atmosphere.
- Patient scheduling (appointment time slots) that best suits our philosophy for delivering patient care, with an average of 17-20 patients daily.
- Patients get undivided attention from their clinician and support staff.
- Medical assistants that are highly trained, competent in alleviating administrative burdens, and ensuring expedient follow-up on pressing patient issues.
- Employed nutritionist to assist with patient care plans and collaborate for optimal health outcomes.
- Medical Billing, Payroll, and IT are services that are already being supported by robust local 3rd party companies.
- Creativity is valued, and rewarded, when positive improvements are realized by the Practice.
Requirements and skills:
- DEA Certification
- Three professional references, including at least one from a prior collaborating physicians
- Training in family or pediatric medicine (preferred)
- Minimum of 1-year hands on clinical experience
- Computer literacy and proficiency with ability to utilize an EHR, Escribe functions, and Zoom Telehealth
- Exemplary communication and collaboration skills; both written and verbal
- Ability to demonstrate some basic knowledge of coding visits and timely chart completion
License/Certification:
- Current Arizona licensed PA or NP.
Benefits
- QSEHRA Healthcare Reimbursement Plan
- Vision and Dental Insurance
- Closed for Holidays
- Paid time off
- 401(k) + employer contribution
- Malpractice Insurance
- Continued Medical Education (CME) and professional development assistance
- No weekends or overnight shifts
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Primary Care
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Primary care: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- clinical license (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Tucson, AZ 85704 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Tucson, AZ 85704: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
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