Physician Assistant

Job Location:

Adelante Healthcare Mesa - Mesa, AZ 85201, Position Type:
Exempt, Education Level: Physician Assistant (PA), Job Category:
Health Care, POSITION SUMMARY The Physician Assistant is primarily responsible for providing comprehensive primary health care services through the identification, management and/or referral of the health problems and the maintenance of the client’s health by means of preventive care and health promotion. Will perform assignments which can vary from routine to exceptional in nature and are carried out with minimal guidance in accordance with clinic office practices and procedures.

Will comply with organization and department policies. Work is performed under the supervision of the designated supervising physician or in his/her absence, one of the supervising physician’s agents.

Every Adelante Healthcare employee will strive to maximize their performance and contribution to Adelante Healthcare and the community we serve every day. Employees are expected to work in a manner that demonstrates a commitment to quality, patient safety, employee engagement, innovation, and the highest standards of personal integrity, professionalism, and competence.

• Inclusion
• Nurture
• Service
• Purposeful
• Integrity
• Resilient
• Engaged

• Graduate from an approved Physician Assistant school
• Active Physician Assistant certificate (PA-C)
• Valid Arizona Physician Assistant license
• Valid DEA Certificate
• Current BLS
• Demonstrated understanding of clinical methods and techniques
• Ability to meet and deal effectively with clients, associates, and the general public
• Basic business English, spelling, and punctuation skills
• Basic computer efficiency
• Valid AZ driver’s license
• Commitment to Adelante Healthcare mission, vision, and values
• Competency in dealing with people of various cultures and social status
• Certification to perform cardiopulmonary Resuscitation for the Health Care Professional (CPR) and AED through courses that follow the guidelines from the American Heart Association and Red Cross (cognitive and skills evaluations)
• Valid Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety for all specialty behavioral health locations

• Report to the Regional Medical Director
• Work under supervision of the designated supervising physician and in his/her absence, one of the supervising physician’s agents within established protocols.
• Meet with supervising physician, or, in his/her absence, a supervising physician’s agent according to the guidelines designated by Arizona Statutes
• Provide high quality health care services including the following:
  • Accessible and available health services to patients for which the Provider is credentialed and privileged
  • Education of and effective communication with those served concerning the diagnosis and treatment of their medical conditions, appropriate preventive measures, and use of the health care system
  • Treatment that is consistent with clinical impressions and working diagnoses
  • Appropriate, accurate and complete electronic medical record entries, in a timely manner
  • Adequate and appropriate transfer of information for continuity of care
  • Evaluate patients in a timely, courteous and professional manner
  • Completes all required documentation for billing of services provided
  • Promote and demonstrate good customer service to both external and internal customers
  • Consult, refer, and collaborate with other disciplines involved in the delivery of total patient care
  • Advise management on performance deficiencies of medical auxiliary personnel (incl. M.A.s)
  • Demonstrate knowledge of and ability to interpret AZ licensing standards for physician assistants, and operate in…