Physician Assistant - Ortho Trauma Flagstaff
Company: Northern Arizona Health
Location: Flagstaff
Posted on: February 18, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Overview The Physician Assistant
(PA), under the direction of the Attending Physician, will assist
in providing medical and/or surgical care of the departmentpatients
in both the inpatient and outpatient setting. S/he assists the
supervising provider in the management of patients, performing
evaluations,diagnostic, and therapeutic procedures. The PA reports
all patient interactions to the supervising physician in support of
providing quality, efficient,continuous and cost-effective patient
care for NAH. Responsibilities Patient Care * Collaborates with the
provider and other health care professionals to provide health care
across the continuum of care for assigned patients. * Demonstrates
the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and
interpret information relative to the patient's age-specific needs.
* Provides patient care (obtaining a health history, performing a
detailed physical exam, creating a comprehensive assessment of the
patient,ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, prescribing
pharmacological agents, treatments, and non-pharmacological
therapies). * Completes documentation of all evaluations, care, and
services rendered in the EMR (within 24 hours of the time care was
provided in theoutpatient setting; from the time of discharge in
the inpatient setting). * Documents patient's response to the
treatment plan; recommends changes as deemed necessary. * Performs
procedures under the supervision of the attending physician. *
Initiates emergency care in the inpatient and outpatient setting
until the arrival of a physician. * Orders referrals as necessary.
* Prepares patients for procedures including education,
positioning, skin preparation and administration of local
anesthetic and preparation ofequipment. * Prepares pre-admit orders
for same day patients. * Functions as a first or second assistant
in the operating room (performing surgical exposure, surgical
dissections, layer closure of wounds,harvesting of autologous graft
materials). * Completes discharge plans for both same day and
in-hospital surgical patients. Clinical Development * Participates
in performance improvement initiatives in support of practice
improvement. * Participates in the development of policies and
procedures. * Participates in healthcare quality committees. *
Participates in Quality Assurance programs; audits advanced
practice healthcare techniques. * Serves as first contact person
for nursing staff, medical staff, social service, pastoral care,
and other hospital departments regarding themanagement of service
patients. Compliance/Safety * Responsible for reporting any
safety-related incident in a timely fashion through the Midas/RDE
tool; attends all safety-related trainingprograms; performs work in
a safe manner; monitors work environment for possible safety issues
and ensures others are also performing work ina safe manner. *
Stays current and complies with state and federal
regulations/statutes and company policies that impact the
employee's area of responsibility. * If required for the position,
ensures all certifications and/or licenses are up-to-date and valid
prior to expiration dates. Qualifications Education Master's of
Science Degree in Physician Assistant- Required Graduate from a
university program approved by the Accreditation Review commission
on education for the Physician Assistant and Nationally Certified
as a Physicians Assistant- Required Certification & Licensures
Certification by NCCPA- Required AZ State Licensure as Physician
Assistant- Required BLS (American Heart Association)- Required
ACLS- Required if practicing in Hospital setting Fingerprint
Clearance Card application number- Required upon hire Fingerprint
Clearance Card- Required within 90 days of hire Experience
Healthcare is a rapidly changing environment and technology is
integrated into almost all aspects of patient care. Computers and
other electronic devices are utilized across the organization and
throughout each department. Colleagues must have an understanding
of computers, and competence in using computers and basic software
programs. CALL REQUIRED: Call may be required
Keywords: Northern Arizona Health, Prescott , Physician Assistant - Ortho Trauma Flagstaff, Healthcare , Flagstaff, Arizona
