Internal Medicine - PA Group job located in Arizona
Job Description
- Meets new and existing ambulatory patients in the clinic for examination, diagnosis, and development of patient care plans based on the patient’s medical history.
- Exercises professional judgment regarding consultation with supervising physicians concerning appropriate treatment.
- Prescribes medications to the extent allowable by state guidelines and clinic regulations.
Base Pay: $125,000 - $135,000 per year
Signing Bonus: $5,000***
***Must remain employed with the organization for one (1) year.
Potential to earn over $20,000 in bonuses each year under a performance based quarterly bonus structure.
Salary commensurate based on education and PA-C experience, skills, and training.
American Medical Associates is looking for a certified Physician Assistant (PA-C) to join our busy Internal Medicine and Multi-Specialty group practice.
Our PA-C’s provide health care services to patients under the direction of our clinic’s supervising physician. PA-C's are academically and clinically trained to perform many of the routine tasks that physicians usually do and are responsible for their own actions, as well as accountable to our clinic’s supervising physician.
This position possesses a great deal of flexibility and provides a means to build a viable patient base.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Meets new and existing ambulatory patients in the clinic for examination, diagnosis, and development of patient care plans based on the patient’s medical history.
- Administers and orders diagnostic tests such as x-rays, electrocardiograms, and blood work, and interprets test results.
- Performs therapeutic procedures such as immunizations, injections, suturing and wound care, and managing infection.
- Exercises professional judgment regarding consultation with supervising physicians concerning appropriate treatment.
- Develops and implements patient care plans, instructs and counsels patients, and records progress.
- Prescribes medications to the extent allowable by state guidelines and clinic regulations.
- Provides general health education regarding matters such as proper diet, family planning, and health maintenance.
- Assists physician with emergency treatments and more complex procedures.
- Provides back up coverage for our clinic located in Maricopa, AZ.
- Maintain strict confidentiality and adhere to all HIPAA guidelines and regulations.
- Enforces all policies, procedures, protocols, directives and goals of the organization.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Demonstrated competency dealing with all age groups especially geriatric patients.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills.
- Superb organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks.
Education and Experience:
- Successful completion of an approved physician’s assistant program required.
- Current Arizona Physician Assistant license required.
- A sound understanding of all pertinent federal and state regulations, including HIPAA.
- Prescriptive authorization required.
- Proficiency with medical instruments and equipment required to perform your work.
- Proficient in charting and completing tasks in an EMR system.
- New Grads encouraged to apply.
Benefits:
- Competitive base salary.
- Potential to earn over $20,000 in bonuses each year under a performance based quarterly bonus structure.
- 6 weeks of PTO, inclusive of vacation, sick time, major holidays, and continuing medical education (CME).
- $500 CME stipend.
- Provided medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k) plans.
- 100% paid medical malpractice insurance and DEA renewals.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $125,000.00 - $135,000.00 per year plus bonus opportunities
Medical Specialty:
- Internal Medicine
- Primary Care
Supplemental Pay:
- Quarterly bonus
- Signing bonus
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- On call
Experience:
- EMR systems: 1 year (Required)
- Physician Assistant: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Arizona Physician Assistant License (Required)
Work Location: In person