Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Pulmonary Medicine

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The Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner has advanced health assessment and decision-making skills, prepared through a formal educational program that meets criteria established by the profession. Physicians Assistants or Nurse Practitioners are certified by examination of an approved certifying body.  This position is supporting Inpatient and Outpatient Pulmonary Medicine. The current posting does not include responsibilities for the Department of Critical Care Medicine or the Division of Sleep Medicine.

This individual works in collaboration with physicians and other health care professionals to provide health care across the continuum of care for assigned patients. Provides primary health care to individuals and families. The provision of care includes, but is not limited to: obtaining patient history, comprehensive assessment, ordering, conducting, and interpreting diagnostic tests, 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 demonstrates leadership through involvement on committees and team projects, education, and research and actively seeks to improve the practice through performance improvement initiatives. Active in professional organizations and participates in community activities.

Level II Requirements:

In addition to the above requirements, must meet two to four of the following:

     * Spends at least 50% of days based at the hospital (rounds, service, or shift work).

     * Performs specialized procedure(s).

     * Provides evals and consults with indirect supervision at least 50% of days worked.

     * Spends at least 10% of days as First Assist in surgery.

     * Takes call assignments (Primary and/or ED).

     * Provides Weekend/Holiday Service.

New Grads will not be considered at this time.  However, will consider applicants who are actively completing or have completed a NP/PA post graduate fellowship.

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner:

     * Must be a graduate of an accredited university.

     * Master of Science in Nursing required.

     * Must be licensed or eligible to practice as an CNP in the State of Arizona. Must have national certification.

Physician Assistant:

     * Must be a graduate of an accredited university.

     * NCCPA certification required.

     * Must be licensed/certified or eligible to practice as PA in the State of Arizona.

     * Excellent verbal, written and oral communication skills.

     * Demonstrated leadership ability.

     * 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.

     * Two to five years of clinical experience preferred.

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

     * Strong computer skills in an Electronic Medical Record preferred.

     * 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 is required upon hire and must be valid for 90 days or greater from start date. Maintains Basic Life Support (BLS) competency.

     * Maintains ACLS and PALS certification as required by specific department or division.

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