Phoenix Children’s Looking for Physician Assistant- Infectious Diseases Full Time

The Division of Infectious Diseases at Phoenix Children’s in Phoenix, AZ is seeking physician assistants, to provide clinical care at Phoenix Children’s main campus. The ideal candidate has at least two years of experience in inpatient pediatrics. Prior infectious diseases experience is desirable, although not required.

The inpatient ID consultative service supports the entire range of pediatric patients at Phoenix Children’s, from general pediatrics to all surgical subspecialty services to the pediatric, cardiac, and neonatal ICUs.  The service provides active and extensive support to the oncology services and the transplant programs (Bone Marrow, Kidney, Liver and Cardiac).

This position and our entire service have primarily inpatient activities, but all division members take part in some of the outpatient clinic activity.  The position will include some rotating weekend and holiday coverage.

Inpatient duties include, but are not limited to: 

• Seeing patients with the ID physicians on the clinical inpatient consultation service.
• Obtaining health history and performing physical examination. 
• Documentation in the Electronic Medical Record System (EMR). 
• Assisting with consults and follow-up visits on inpatients. 
• Recommending and interpreting diagnostic tests and therapeutic modalities. 
• Supporting and coordinating care with multi-disciplinary consulting teams, e.g., nursing, residents, fellows, attendings, pharmacy, specialty consultants.
• Providing patient and family education.

Participation in focused quality or research projects, in conjunction with the ID attending team, is encouraged. Active involvement in resident, fellow, and medical student teaching through affiliated programs is expected.

The successful candidate will become an integral member of the Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases at Phoenix Children’s. This is a growing division responsible for providing infectious diseases care for the rapidly growing population of the greater Phoenix metropolitan area. The division works closely with the Infection Prevention and Control team, the Antimicrobial Stewardship team, the ID Pharmacist, and the Microbiology Laboratory.

Phoenix Children’s Hospital main campus, located in the heart of Phoenix, is a full-service, freestanding, tertiary medical center, offering 433 licensed beds, 72 of which are dedicated to intensive care and 33 of which are NICU beds. The hospital serves a spectrum of patients ranging from local community general pediatric patients to the most complex patients from throughout Arizona and into surrounding states and northern Mexico. We are a rapidly growing healthcare system, soon expanding to 610 licensed beds, with an additional 60 NICU beds. Phoenix Children’s is a teaching hospital, leading the way for the next generation of pediatric providers through residency programs and fellowships, and is actively involved in clinical research, dedicating $10 million annually to support research activities.

Qualifications:

• Current BLS certification for Healthcare Provider from the American Heart Association or obtained by start date.
• Current State of Arizona certification as a Physician Assistant or obtained by start date.
• National board certification to match area of education OR maintain certificate in National Commission on Certification for Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
• Master’s degree from nationally accredited ARC-PA program.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, strong verbal communication, and basic computer skills.

PCP offers an outstanding work environment, a competitive compensation/benefits package including paid malpractice insurance coverage, paid time off, and access to CME including a professional development course through UptoDate. 

For the 13th consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report has ranked Phoenix Children’s among the nation’s “Best Children’s Hospitals.” The health system was also named the No. 1 children’s hospital in Arizona and third in the Southwest region. Phoenix Children’s is the only children’s hospital in Arizona ever to be recognized by U.S. News & World Report. Phoenix Children’s also consistently ranks on the Becker’s Hospital Review list of the 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare.

The Phoenix Valley Region is the fifth largest metropolitan area in the US. Over the last several years, Phoenix and its surrounding communities have experienced significant population growth while still maintaining a favorable cost of living compared to the other largest metro areas. Year-round sunshine, abundant scenic desert landscape, and access to every possible cultural and recreational and spectator sports activities are other advantages of living in the Phoenix Valley area.

For immediate consideration email your CV to: Chasity Jensen:  Show Contact Details[email protected]   

Phoenix Children’s is an Equal Opportunity Employer.