Transitional Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Where Youll Work

GROUP DESCRIPTION:

Dignity Health one of the largest healthcare systems in the nation is a growing organization with well-resourced modern facilities and diverse practice opportunities. With more than 39 acute care hospitals in three states and 9000 physicians Dignity Health touches the lives of thousands of people and provides nearly $2 billion in charity care to the communities it serves.

Dignity Health Medical Group is the employed physician group serving the Arizona Service Area. Covering over 45 practice sites complementing clinical services with translational and bench research our integrated medical group employs in excess of 300 healthcare providers throughout the valley. Dignity Health Medical Group is continuously expanding in order to meet the needs of the growing patient population in Arizona. With a unified vision of becoming an organization where physicians care teams and staff come to do their best work--and patients come for the best care--Dignity Health Medical Group is searching for exceptional talent that is patient focused and team-oriented who can become a part of our mission-driven organization.

COMMUNITY DESCRIPTION

Like its legendary namesake rising out of the ashes the greater Phoenix area has emerged as one of the bright metropolitan areas of the 21st century. Known as the Valley of the Sun the Phoenix area encompasses more than 20 incorporated cities including Glendale Scottsdale Tempe and Mesa. Recently the Census Bureau named Arizonas Maricopa County which includes the greater Phoenix metro area the county with the nations highest annual population growth. Home to more than 4 million residents where everyone has a sunny disposition the Phoenix area also ranks as the fifth-largest city in the United States. Phoenix is a premier destination offering the best of both worlds: a growing and diverse economy and a great place to live with more than 300 sun-filled days a year and an almost endless supply of attractions including:

187 city parks 41000 acres of desert preserves and 200 miles of trails

3 major professional sports teams including the Arizona Diamondbacks (MLB) the Arizona Cardinals (NFL) and the Phoenix Suns (NBA)

Host to MLB Spring Training Cactus League and the annual Fiesta Bowl

Home of the Phoenix Open and 185 golf courses

Host to 10 Fortune 500 company headquarters

The Best Mexican Food North of the Border

A family-friendly area with the Childrens Museum of Phoenix ample youth sports and athletic leagues the Challenger Space Center Arizona a wide variety of school options including public private magnet and charter the Phoenix Zoo large water parks SEA LIFE Arizona and many more!

The Phoenix area is also a destination for people from all over the world to receive outstanding healthcare. This is particularly true of Dignity Healths St. Josephs Hospital and Medical Center home to the world-renown Barrow Neurological Institute and The Norton Thoracic Institute - #1 lung transplant program in the U.S. - as well as many other world-class healthcare services and teaching programs.

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Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Transitional Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant you will help adult patients in our outpatient clinic receive comprehensive primary care including diagnosis and management of common illnesses.

In this role you willassume clinical responsibility for tasks performed within your scope of practice collaborating with a physician/medical will take patient histories perform physical examinations order diagnostic tests establish diagnoses provide care and management for common illnesses facilitate disease prevention make appropriate referrals and participate in quality improvement programs.

To be successful in this role you mustbe a licensed Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with expertise in adult internal medicine demonstrate exceptional clinical proficiency in patient assessment and management and possess strong collaborative skills for working within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

• 100% Outpatient clinic
• Assessment evaluation diagnostic determination on-going treatment and clinical management care planning and modification medications reconciliation risk assessment and coordination of care with the Acute Care Providers Transitional Team and Primary Care Physicians
• Direct contact and consultation with patient family members advocates and others to ensure effective communication of patient status and care plans
• Day-to-day patient care management activity that includes professional input from all members of the patient care team
• Accurate and timely completion of all clinical and professional records and documentation to assure coordination of care
• In collaboration with the physician/medical director assumes clinical responsibility for tasks performed within the scope of practice
• Makes appropriate referrals to specialists and community agencies
• Participates in quality assurance and quality improvement program
• Works within multidisciplinary team to develop plan for the patient and their family

We are offering a competitive compensation package full benefits CME allowance and malpractice. We also offer a retirement plan with employer match. Qualified candidates may also be eligible for student loan repayment.

Job Requirements

• NP or PA Masters Degree from accredited program
• Active or eligible license in the state of Arizona
• Hold and maintain national certification in NP/PA area under AZ regulations
• American Heart Association BCLS

Preferred

• Three years experience in internal medicine

Required Experience:

Junior IC