Physician Assistant (PA)

Position Overview

Spectrum Healthcare is seeking a qualified Physician Assistant (PA) to support our mission of providing integrated, high-quality healthcare.

The Physician Assistant provides primary healthcare services to patients of all ages, focusing on disease prevention, health promotion, patient education, and the treatment of medical conditions. This role works closely with an integrated healthcare team to develop treatment plans, manage ongoing health concerns, and help patients improve their overall well-being.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited medical education program.
• Completion of an approved psychiatric residency, as applicable to the position.
• Eligible for active membership in good standing with the Professional Staff Organization, with clinical privileges appropriate to qualifications.
• Current Arizona medical license.
• Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
• Cultural awareness and the ability to work effectively with diverse populations.
• Knowledge of health promotion, disease prevention, and patient education.
• Strong attention to detail and thorough documentation practices.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Knowledge of human physiology and common medical conditions.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR).
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide primary healthcare services to patients of all ages.
• Manage scheduled and non-emergency walk-in appointments to support timely access to care and continuity of treatment.
• Review medical histories, perform physical examinations, and develop appropriate diagnoses and treatment plans.
• Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic and laboratory tests.
• Communicate test results and treatment recommendations to patients and their families.
• Prescribe appropriate medications and recommend non-medication treatments and therapies.
• Monitor ongoing treatment and manage commonly encountered health conditions.
• Educate patients about their health conditions, treatment options, test results, and preventive care.
• Counsel patients on lifestyle changes that support improved health and wellness.
• Respond appropriately to medical emergencies, including initiating CPR, providing emergency first aid, contacting emergency services, and referring patients to the emergency department when necessary.
• Collaborate with psychiatric providers, medical assistants, care managers, therapists, medical specialists, patients, family members, guardians, and other members of the integrated care team.
• Provide culturally responsive care that respects each patient's age, abilities, religion, ethnicity, socioeconomic background, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, and other individual needs.
• Follow organizational policies, procedures, professional standards, and applicable legal requirements.
• Maintain professional and courteous communication with patients, families, coworkers, and other healthcare professionals.
• Complete clinical documentation on the same day and meet established productivity, quality, and performance standards.
• Maintain professional knowledge through continuing medical education (CME), training, professional conferences, current medical literature, and evidence-based practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Professional Expectations

The Physician Assistant is expected to provide compassionate, patient-centered care, maintain accurate and timely medical records, uphold professional and ethical standards, and contribute to Spectrum Healthcare's mission of delivering integrated healthcare services.

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