Physician Assistant- Dr. Metzger

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient health status, including state of wellness and compliance with care plans
• Provides acute and chronic patient care, including taking histories, doing physicals, monitoring therapies, giving injections and medications, and suturing wounds
• Triages patient calls and evaluates patient problems
• Documents patient information and care provided in the patient record
• Educates patients and families as appropriate
• Provides continuity of care
• Participates in rounds at the hospital and responds to patient calls received after hours and on weekends
• Maintains patient confidentiality
• Other duties and assignments as necessary

Requirements

• Knowledge of acute and chronic care protocols, administration of medication, delivering physical care following treatment plan
• Knowledge of health promotion principles and techniques and patient learning measurements
• Skill in gathering and analyzing physiological, socioeconomic and emotional patient data
• Maintains positive attitude and demonstrates the utmost in professionalism at all times
• Excellent oral, written & telephone communication, along with tact, diplomacy, and a strong customer service orientation
• Prioritizes work activities and accepts multiple job duties
• Maintains effective working relationships with physicians, administration and other staff members
• Requires flexibility to work occasional evenings, weekends or holidays

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and completion of an accredited physician assistant (PA) program
• Valid unrestricted license to practice as a Physician Assistant in the State of Arizona, with no pending disciplinary actions or restrictions
• DEA and CPR certification required upon hire
• Minimum of one (1) year experience as a physician assistant in a clinic or hospital
• Experience in pain management setting strongly preferred

Physical Demands

• Prolonged sitting, standing, some bending, stooping, carrying, stretching and/or walking
• Normal range of hearing and vision to record, prepare, and communicate appropriate reports and records
• Ability to help transfer patients
• Occasional stress from dealing with multiple tasks and anxious patients

Working Conditions

• Medical office and exam room settings
• Procedure room settings
• Frequent contact with a variety of people/patients