Physician Assistant- Interventional Neuroradiology
Company: Tenet Healthcare
Location: Tucson
Posted on: June 23, 2022
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Job Description:
Tenet Healthcare is looking for a Endovascular and
Cerebrovascular Neurosurgical Physician Assistant for the Western
Neuro clinic in Tucson Arizona. All levels of experience are
welcome to apply!
Setting is -mostly Interventional Radiology procedures and
inpatient hospital rounding. Clinic once per week.
Western Neuro is composed of sixteen neurologists and neurosurgeons
who work from locations in the Phoenix and Tucson areas. Our
comprehensive program offers diagnostic and treatment programs in
association with the Carondelet Neurological Institute at St.
Joseph's Hospital in Tucson and Abrazo Central Campus in
Phoenix.
Position Summary
Works with the endovascular & cerebrovascular neurosurgical team in
the clinical assessment and management of the inpatient and clinic
neurosurgical patient by utilizing medical theory and advanced
medical skills and within the scope of licensure by the State of
Arizona. - Order, interpret and document test and communicate
results to the team. - Prescribe medications and make
recommendations for treatment. Assists the endovascular &
cerebrovascular neurosurgical team to develop programs as
needed.
Position Competencies
Works with the endovascular & cerebrovascular neurosurgical team
and medical staff to high quality patient care, follow-up and
education to improve the quality of life and survival rate of our
patients.
Participates as a team member in the inpatient and outpatient
setting and serves as a resource to other colleagues on clinical
practice, medical and health care issues
First assisting in IR and in surgery on all neurosurgical
procedures.
Hospital rounds on a daily basis including writing orders, progress
notes and dictating discharge summaries.
Plans and provides comprehensive care of the neurosurgical patient
in the outpatient and throughout all phases of hospitalization, in
the emergency center, medical ward, intensive care unit and
rehabilitation in collaboration with other providers and members of
the health care team.
Performs assessment of the health status of the neurosurgical
patient including:
Obtains a relevant health and medical history
Performs physical examinations based on age and history as well as
interpretation of lab results
Identifies medical health risks and needs
Assesses educational needs
Formulates the appropriate differential diagnosis based on the
history, physical examination and clinical findings
Updates the attending neurosurgeon and other team members as
needed
Orders appropriate diagnostic tests and accurately interprets the
findings.
Identifies and prescribes appropriate pharmacological agents and
non-pharmacologic therapies
Makes appropriate referrals to other health professionals
Other duties as required and within the scope of practice under the
Arizona Regulatory Board of Physician Assistants.
Performs accurate documentation of patient status in the medical
record and communicates effectively with other team members
Establishes and implements appropriate plans of care based on
scientific principles, clinical findings, theoretical knowledge,
patient demographics and patient and community support systems and
resources.
Effectively communicates with referring physician, primary care
providers and members of the health care team.
Accurately documents patient status in the medical record and
communicates effectively.
Assesses educational needs of patients, family members and
caregivers
Assesses educational needs of self, patients, family members and
caregivers
Provides relevant patient, family and caregiver education.
Maintains current knowledge by attending educational programs
Maintains licenses and certifications in compliance with current
state, federal and national law.
Responds efficiently and effectively to phone calls from patients
and patient's family members, physicians, and members of the health
care team.
Requirements:
Education
Required: - -Graduate of Accredited PA program
Certifications
Required: - -PA licensure; BLS; DEA eligible
Benefits Offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, CME allowance,
Bonus, Malpractice, Time Off
Keywords: Tenet Healthcare, Tucson , Physician Assistant- Interventional Neuroradiology, Healthcare , Tucson, Arizona
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