Physician Assistant

Overview

The position is responsible for new patient evaluations, reevaluations, prescription management, ordering procedures, post procedure management, trigger point injections with and without ultrasound. The position will also have the responsibility for performing iovera procedures and EMG’s.

• The Physician Assistant is responsible for diagnostic and therapeutic management of patients including: complete medical history, conducting physicals, establishing diagnosis through tests, prescribing medications, and formulating treatment plans. Provides follow-up treatments and care to patients in accordance with protocols established by physicians.
• Determines appropriate level of E/M coding after each visit and closes encounters.
• New patient and reevaluations
• Sports Medicine Injuries
• Prescription management
• Ordering procedures and post procedure management
• Trigger points with or without Ultrasound
• Responds to all administrative tasks assigned in EHR including patient cases, results, refills, and phone messages.
• Reviews diagnostic studies, labs and communicates results with patients.
• Understanding x-ray, MRI and diagnostic reports
• Complies with all prescriptive authority guidelines from the Arizona Medical Board.
• Complies with the use of Prescriptive Monitoring Program (PMP) for schedule III-V drug

• Masters Degree in Physician Assistant Studies. Must also hold current and unrestricted License by Arizona State Board of Physician Assistants.
• Minimum of 2-3 years experience as physician assistant in Orthopaedic, Spine or related field.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with patients and staff members, must be able to create and maintain positive rapport with patients, physicians, and other staff members.
• Knowledge of general computer systems is a must, word and excel a plus.
• Other duties to be assigned as necessary and may vary at times, as needed by your immediate supervisor or as directed by the company