Full Job Description
OverviewWe are seeking a dedicated Physician Assistant to join our team at Desert Spine and Scoliosis Center. You will work alongside Dr. Rafath Baig, a fellowship trained and board certified Spine Surgeon as well as our other midlevel provider. 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.
About Us
At Desert Spine and Scoliosis Center we are rooted in our dedication to patient care and to the management and treatment of conditions of the spine. 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.
Responsibilities– 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.
– 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
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
– If NP, RNFA (preferred)
– 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
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
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $100,000.00 – $120,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Medical Specialty:
- Surgery
Experience:
- Surgery: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Certified Nurse Practitioner License (Preferred)
- Physician Assistant License (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Mesa, AZ 85206 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Mesa, AZ 85206: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person