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Description TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS : • Prolonged sitting, standing, some bending, stooping, carrying, stretching and/or walking • Normal range of hearing and vision to record, prepare, and communicate appropriate reports and records • Ability to help transfer patient • Occasional stress from dealing with multiple tasks and anxious patients TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS : • Medical office and exam room settings • Procedure room settings • Frequent contact with a variety of people/patients JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES : • Assesses patient health status, including state of wellness and compliance with care plans • Provides acute and chronic patient care, including taking histories, doing physicals, monitoring therapies, giving injections and medications, and suturing wounds • Triages patient calls and evaluated patient problems • Documents patient information and care provided in the patient record. • Educates patients and families as appropriate. Provides continuity of care. • Participates in rounds at the hospital and responds to patient calls received after hours and on weekends • Maintains patient confidentiality • Other duties and assignments as necessary Requirements PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS • Knowledge of acute and chronic care protocols, administration of medication, delivering physical care following treatment plan • Knowledge of health promotion principles and techniques and patient learning measurements • Skill in gathering and analyzing physiological, socioeconomic and emotional patient data • Maintains positive attitude and demonstrates the utmost in professionalism at all times • Excellent oral, written & telephone communication, along with tact, diplomacy, and a strong customer service orientation • Prioritizes work activities and accepts multiple job duties • Maintains effective working relationships with physicians, administration and other staff members • Requires flexibility to work occasional evenings, weekends or holidays. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE • Bachelor's degree and completion of an accredited physician assistant (PA) program. • A valid unrestricted license to practice as a Physician Assistant in the State of Arizona, with no pending disciplinary actions or restrictions is required. • DEA and CPR certification required upon hire. • Minimum of one (1) year experience as a physician assistant in a clinic or hospital. • Experience is pain management setting strongly preferred.