Physician Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Overview

Women’s Health Arizona is searching for a Physician Assistant to join one of their prestigious Women’s Health Care Centers in Phoenix, AZ. Join a compassionate group who provide a team approach to patient care. Every member of our staff is focused on making the patient experience in our office individualized and meaningful. Experienced physicians and residents are encouraged to apply!

About the Practice

The practice has been providing women in the Phoenix metro area with outstanding obstetrical and gynecological care. The practice has a team of over 110 providers along with an excellent support staff. Deliveries and surgeries are performed at Banner Health, Dignity Health, and Honor Health Hospital Networks that provide the practice with hospitalist and women’s health subspecialist support. This is a great opportunity for an experienced physician to take their career to the next level and an excellent practice for a new graduating resident to start their career in private practice with a team of physicians that can provide training and mentorship.

Practice Highlight

• Practice has a strong patient base and has worked with patients in the Phoenix metro area.
• Top-notch team of over 110 providers in the practice.
• Deliveries and GYN surgeries are done at Banner Health, Dignity Health, and Honor Health Hospital Networks which provides the practice with hospitalist and women’s health subspecialist physician support, a level 4 NICU, and the da Vinci robotic system for specialized GYN surgical procedures.
• Excellent mentorship opportunities for a physician entering private practice.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

Responsibilities:

• Patient Evaluation and Management: Conduct comprehensive health assessments, including medical histories, physical examinations, and gynecological screenings for women of all ages. Diagnose and treat acute and chronic health conditions, including gynecological disorders, reproductive health issues, and menopausal symptoms.
• Obstetric and Gynecological Care: Perform gynecological examinations, including pelvic exams, breast exams, and Pap smears, to screen for gynecological conditions and reproductive health issues. Provide prenatal care for pregnant patients, including prenatal assessments, screenings, and education.
• Family Planning and Contraceptive Counseling: Provide counseling and education on contraceptive options, fertility awareness methods, and family planning services to women and couples. Perform contraceptive procedures, such as intrauterine device (IUD) insertions and contraceptive implant insertions, as well as counseling on abortion options and referrals as appropriate.
• Collaboration and Communication: Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care, referrals, and follow-up services. Communicate effectively with patients regarding diagnosis, treatment plans, and preventive care measures.
• Patient Education and Counseling: Educate patients on women's health topics, preventive care measures, and lifestyle modifications to promote optimal health and wellness. Provide counseling and support to patients regarding reproductive health, sexuality, menopause, and other women's health issues.
• Minor Procedures and Surgical Assistance: Assist in minor procedures and surgeries, including gynecological procedures, obstetric deliveries, and postoperative care. Provide preoperative and postoperative care, including patient education and follow-up.
• Documentation and Recordkeeping: Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records, including electronic health records (EHR), patient charts, and documentation of patient encounters. Ensure completeness and accuracy of medical records in accordance with practice protocols and regulatory requirements.

Benefits

Paid Time Off, Medical, Dental, Vision, Voluntary Life, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(K) with annual profit share.

About Women’s Health Arizona

Women’s Health Arizona proudly provides physician recruiting services for the largest, physician owned OB/GYN practice network in the state of Arizona, with just over 10 affiliated practices and 140 providers. The statewide footprint of our medical affiliates provides candidates with a variety of practice settings and career opportunities that will fit their professional practice goals. As a physician practicing with a medical affiliate in the Women’s Health Arizona network, you will see the benefit of being affiliated with a large, statewide women’s healthcare company while knowing that physician governance and clinical decision-making remains the exclusive domain of physicians.

We are advocates for the OB/GYN medical affiliates in our network, advancing the business of medicine so they can focus solely on the practice of medicine. We help our medical affiliates both innovate and expand, while providing tools, training, support, and additional practice resources.

City/Location Highlights

Welcome to The Valley of the Sun! Ranking as #4 in the nation in terms of population growth, Phoenix is dedicated to maintaining a livable safe area for its residents. Phoenix has been named an “All-American City” multiple times; an award given to communities across the U.S. that identify and tackle community-wide challenges. In addition, the city is known as a magnet for Generation Y residents because of its history of having some of the nation’s best job opportunities.

The arts thrive in Phoenix thanks in part to an active creative and civic community. There are more than 130 nonprofit organizations that provide art and cultural centers for the community. A few noteworthy events include, the Arizona Renaissance Festival, Arizona Scottish Highland Games, the Dia de los Muertos Festival Matsuri: a Festival of Japan the Native American Fine Art Invitational and the Scottsdale Arts Festival the Scottsdale Culinary Festival.

Phoenix is also among the nation’s fastest growing regions. It has been recognized for strong job growth and entrepreneurial environment especially in the aerospace, high-tech and bioscience industries. Not surprisingly, the local job market continues to grow at a steady rate. 

The Phoenix area’s natural beauty is just another reason for the city’s appeal. Phoenix provides an active outdoor lifestyle offering beautiful places to swim, hike, cycle, boat, golf and much more. The city’s natural surroundings invite residents to take part in a vast range of outdoor and sports activities. Thanks to more than 325 days of sunshine annually, an average high temperature of 85 degrees and an average of 7.66 inches rainfall per year, Phoenicians hardly ever need worry about the weather so long as they wear sunscreen and drink plenty of water during the summer.

Just like its diverse terrain, Phoenix has an equally diverse offering of restaurants and dining options for every palate. While signature Southwestern and Mexican dishes dominate the city’s culinary landscape, there are plenty of offered flavors to suit every craving including Asian Italian Mediterranean and of course the classic steakhouse.

Arizona has long been known as a place to heal because of its warm dry climate. It is no surprise that the Phoenix metropolitan area has its share of highly-regarded healthcare facilities for residents. Arizona has more than 100 hospitals many of which are ranked on the U.S. News Best Regional Hospitals list. Phoenix is home to many honored hospitals and is considered a progressive city when it comes to healthcare policies and procedures. 

• Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Current licensure as a Physician Assistant in the state of Arizona.
• Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
• Minimum of 2-3 years of clinical experience as a Physician Assistant, preferably in women's health or OBGYN.
• Strong clinical skills, including proficiency in conducting health assessments, diagnosing and treating acute and chronic conditions, and performing gynecological examinations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish rapport with patients, families, and multidisciplinary healthcare team members.
• Commitment to providing patient-centered care, promoting women's health and wellness, and adhering to evidence-based practice guidelines.