Physician Assistant - Otolaryngology ENT

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Responsibilities

Physician Assistant has advanced health assessment and decision-making skills, prepared through a formal educational program that meets criteria established by the profession. Physician Assistants are certified by examination of an approved certifying body.

This individual works in collaboration with physicians and other health care professionals to provide health care across the continuum of care for assigned patients. The Physician Assistant provides clinical services in a hospital setting and work as a first assist in the operating room or perform complex procedures on a regular basis (i.e., daily/weekly), which is greater than 50% of their time. Complex procedures are considered to have a major impact on hemodynamics, fluid shifts, or possible major blood loss requiring a high acuity setting. This position will be required to participate in the on-call rotation and provide coverage for various shifts, weekends, and holidays. Physician Assistants provide primary and specialty health care to new and established patients, assess and manage common acute and chronic illnesses, consult and make referrals, and collaborate with physicians and other members of the health care team. The provision of care includes, but is not limited to obtaining patient history, comprehensive assessment, ordering, conducting, and interpreting diagnostic tests, and prescribing pharmacological agents and treatments and non-pharmacological therapies. Monitors the effectiveness of the therapeutic interventions. Makes appropriate referrals. Performs minor procedures as approved by the AZ Regulatory Board of Physician Assistants. This individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span. The ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and appropriately interpret information relative to the patient's age-specific needs is required. The Physician Assistant will be involved in patient and family education of disease management and treatments and may also be involved in research or educational activities within their department. Physician Assistants are expected to serve as mentors, and to participate in clinical improvement and research projects as appropriate to the clinical setting. Other specialty specific job responsibilities required as needed. The Physician Assistant demonstrates leadership through involvement on committees and team projects, education, and research and actively seeks to improve the practice through performance improvement initiatives. Remains active in professional organizations and participates in community activities. Flexibility to adjust schedule to meet patient and staff needs. Ability to manage time and stress effectively and adapt to unpredictable situations within the patient care setting.

The Physician Assistant is capable to perform a wide range of procedures specific to the scope of Otolaryngology, such as epistaxis management, cerumen removal, mastoid debridement, PE tube placement, endoscopic nasal debridement, flexible laryngoscopies, tracheoscopy, tracheostomy management, vertigo management, foreign body removal, etc.

Qualifications

New Grads will not be considered. 2-5 years' experience preferred or Otolaryngology Fellowship trained

Graduation from a university program approved by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant.

Additional Qualifications:

• Effective verbal, written, and oral communication skills.

• Demonstrated leadership ability. Two (2) to five (5) years of clinical experience preferred.

• Primary care, acute care, and/or surgical experience preferred.

• Demonstrated proficiency with computer skills in an Electronic Medical Record preferred.

License or Certification:

• Must be certified by the National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).

• Must have Arizona licensure as a Physician Assistant under the supervision of a Mayo Clinic physician upon hire. Maintains prescribing and dispensing privileges in Arizona.

• Must provide evidence of application for DEA certificate upon hire, obtain DEA certificate within 90 days of hire, and maintain certificate thereafter unless waived by department/division.

• Basic Life Support certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross is required upon hire and must be valid for 90 days or greater from start date.

• Maintains Basic Life Support (BLS) competency.

Exemption Status

Exempt

Compensation Detail

Education, experience and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Schedule

Full Time

Hours/Pay Period

80

Schedule Details

Four day work week, w/ occasional call availability

Weekend Schedule

No scheduled weekend hours

International Assignment

No

Site Description

Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is. (~~~)

Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer

As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Mayo Clinic is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values the diversity of its employees and does not discriminate against any employee or candidate. Women, minorities, veterans, people from the LGBTQ communities and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply to join our teams. Reasonable accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job are available.

Recruiter

LaTasha Perkins

Equal opportunity

As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Mayo Clinic is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values the diversity of its employees and does not discriminate against any employee or candidate. Women, minorities, veterans, people from the LGBTQ communities and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply to join our teams. Reasonable accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job are available.