Associate Physician Assistant

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In collaboration with the supervising physician and other faculty, assumes clinical responsibility for tasks performed within PA scope of practice.

• Provides diagnostic and therapeutic services to patients under supervision and responsibility of a physician.
• Participates in education, development and growth of the clinic or department
• Takes patient histories, performing physical examinations, performing appropriate procedures
• Orders appropriate diagnostic tests, establishing diagnosis and provide care and management for common conditions.
• May assist in the admission, transfer or discharge from the Health Care System.
• Makes appropriate referrals to specialists and community agencies.
• Participates in quality assurance and quality improvement programs.
• Works within a multidisciplinary team to develop plans for the patient and ensure its execution.

MINIMUM
Background in pre-med. Degree as a Physician Assistant.

Must hold and maintain:
(1) AZ Regulatory Board of Physician Assistants License
(2) NCCPA - National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant
(3) Valid DEA registration
(4) American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
(5) American Heart Association Basic Life Support for the healthcare provider.