Adult Geriatric Physician Assistant

ADELANTE HEALTHCARE INC$90K — $120K *
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Certification in CPR and AED for Health Care Professionals through accredited programs
  • Valid Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment
  • Graduated from an accredited Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant program
  • Nurse Practitioner certificate from the Arizona Board of Nursing/Arizona Medical Board
  • Current Arizona Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice licenses
  • Active DEA certificate
  • Minimum of 5 years' NP or PA experience

Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive primary health care services to clients
  • Identify and manage health problems, including referrals when necessary
  • Promote health through preventive care initiatives
  • Perform varied assignments in adherence to clinic practices
  • Comply with all relevant organizational and departmental policies

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation package
  • Incentive pay based on individual productivity
  • Five weeks of paid time off annually
  • Ten paid holidays each year
  • Up to 40 hours of Continuing Medical Education and $2,500 reimbursement per year
  • Eligibility for student loan forgiveness and repayment programs
  • Malpractice coverage under the Federal Tort Claims Act
  • Teaching opportunities available through affiliated universities
Full Job Description
POSITIONS AVAILABLE IN MESA AND WEST PHOENIX

POSITION SUMMARY

The Adult Nurse Practitioner/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.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

  • 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 or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment
  • Graduate from an approved Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant school
  • Nurse Practitioner certificate issued by the Arizona Board of Nursing/Arizona Medical Board
  • Valid Arizona Registered Nurse license
  • Valid Arizona Advanced Practice license
  • Valid DEA certificate
  • Demonstrated understanding of clinical methods and techniques
  • Ability to meet and deal effectively with clients, associates, and the general public
  • Minimum of 5 years' experience as an NP or PA.


NONESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Three (3) years of experience in community health
  • Bilingual - English/Spanish
  • Electronic Health Records

OUR BENEFITS INCLUDE:

  • Competitive compensation
  • Incentive pay, based on productivity
  • 5 weeks of paid time off annually: (200 hours PTO, 2 service days) (pro-rated for FTE)
  • 10 paid holidays annually
  • 40 hours of Continuing Medical Education (CME) and up to $2,500/year (pro-rated for FTE)
  • Eligibility for student loan forgiveness and repayment programs
  • Federal Tort Claims Act Malpractice Coverage
  • Teaching opportunities through A.T. Still University and University of Arizona College of Medicine

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