Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner

Where You'll Work

Located in the Phoenix, Ariz., suburb of Chandler, the Chandler Regional Medical Center is a 429-bed, not-for-profit hospital with more than 2,600 team members and almost 1,000 doctors on staff representing all major specialties. Chandler Regional joined the Dignity Health system in 1999, but has been part of the community for more than 50 years. The hospital includes a Level I Trauma Center, a Heart and Vascular Center, a Wound Healing Center, a Family Birth Center and many additional services. Dignity Health Chandler Regional, Mercy Gilbert, and Arizona General Hospital Mesa awarded $422,000 in grants to support five community projects led by 15 local organizations. Since 1991, Dignity Health's Community Health Improvement Grants program has provided $91 million to nearly 3,800 health projects, focusing on vulnerable and underserved populations.

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Physician Assistant (PA)/ Nurse Practitioner (NP), you will be responsible for providing excellent care under the supervision fo staff physicians

Every day, within this role, you will provide medical services consistent with your education, training, and experience, as delegated by a supervising physician.

• Collaborates with supervising physicians and nursing staff to develop, implement, and modify comprehensive patient care plans, including effective discharge planning. Continuously evaluates and adjusts care plans based on observable patient responses and progress towards expected outcomes.
• Actively manages patients' pain levels in partnership with supervising physicians and nursing staff, including the administration of appropriate medications. Ensures thorough and timely pain documentation and re-evaluation as evidenced by chart review.
• Prioritizes and promotes exceptional patient and family satisfaction by actively empowering them to participate in their care. Anticipates and proactively addresses patient and family concerns regarding health and treatment, ensuring prompt resolution during the encounter. Facilitates patient involvement in treatment decisions when appropriate.
• Ensures timely and accurate completion of all medical records and required documentation for every patient seen in the urgent care setting.
• Optimizes clinic efficiency, without compromising patient care quality. Drives efficient patient flow while consistently upholding the highest possible standards of care for each individual.
• Strictly adheres to all confidentiality and privacy regulations, including HIPAA, maintaining the privacy of patient information, medical records, employee records, and all hospital and administrative data.
• Consistently demonstrates excellent, courteous, and compassionate communication with all patients, families, and colleagues in every interaction.

Job Requirements

Required

• Completion of approved Physician Assistant program. and PA Experience in the evaluation andtreatment of acute and chronic medical conditions and injuries common to patients of all ages (e.g. chest pain, abdominal pain, infections, laceration repair,orthopedic injuries). Experience inutilizing and interpreting common labtests, EKGs and X-ray studies., upon hire and
• Physician Assistant: AZ, upon hire or
• AZ Nurse Practitioner license
• Drug Enforcement Administration-Control Sub Reg Cert: AZ
• American Heart Association
  • Basic Life Support - CPR
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support

Preferred

• 5 + Years of Experience in Urgent Care or Emergency Department
• Consideration maybe given to candidates with experience in family medicine.