Physician Assistant – New Grads Welcome

Optima Medical
Tucson, AZ
On-site

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have primary care experience and a passion for disease prevention.

Best fit for

  • Candidates who value a supportive and positive work environment with leadership opportunities
    — “Supportive and positive work environment”
  • Individuals interested in promoting wellness and patient education as part of their clinical practice
    — “couple as a health provider and advocate for disease prevention”

Things to consider

  • The role likely involves in-person patient interactions and clinical responsibilities
    — “Examine patients and their medical records”
  • There is a clear emphasis on clinical expertise in diagnosing and treating chronic and infectious diseases
    — “Propose treatments for chronic and infectious diseases”

How to stand out

  • Highlight your experience in patient education and chronic disease prevention in your resume
    — “Educate patients and their family members on diseases, epidemics and prevention”
  • Emphasize your ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team setting
    — “working closely with other healthcare professionals”
  • Showcase your clinical skills in interpreting diagnostic tests and proposing treatments
    — “Order and study diagnostic tests (blood tests, X-rays etc.)”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Individual

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What success looks like

  • promote and maintain patients’ health
  • support disease prevention
Typical background
proven experience as a Physician Assistant in a clinic setting

Skills & requirements

Required

Primary CareAcute CareChronic CareDiagnostic TestsPrescribing MedicationsPatient Education

Preferred

Clinical ResearchHealthcare Regulations

About the role

Original posting from Optima Medical via Greenhouse

About Optima Medical:

Optima Medical is an Arizona-based medical group consisting of 34 locations and over 150+ medical providers, who care for more than 200,000 patients. Our mission is to improve the quality of life throughout Arizona and Nevada by helping communities "Live Better, Live Longer" through personalized healthcare, with a focus on preventing the nation’s top leading causes of death. We go beyond primary care with a full spectrum of services including cardiovascular health services, behavioral health, allergy testing and immunotherapy, in-house lab testing, imaging, chronic disease management, and other specialty health services. We aspire to aid the growth of our company by welcoming the most qualified and deserving candidates aboard. 

We are seeking a Physician Assistant to promote and maintain patients’ health by providing tailored care. As a Physician Assistant, you will be expected to conduct physical examinations, interpret lab tests and monitor patients’ overall health. You will couple as a health provider and advocate for disease prevention by supporting people in their quest towards total wellness. Extensive clinical experience in primary care is highly valued. Team spirit and a positive attitude are a must, as you will be working closely with other healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities:

Examine patients and their medical records

Order and study diagnostic tests (blood tests, X-rays etc.)

Diagnose health conditions and illnesses

Propose treatments for chronic and infectious diseases

Prescribe medications

Maintain accurate records and schedules

Inform patients about their health conditions and prescribed medications

Educate patients and their family members on diseases, epidemics and prevention

Promote good health practices

Advance professional knowledge and conduct research

Skill:

Proven experience as a Physician Assistant in a clinic setting

Expertise in primary care, acute care and chronic care practices

Knowledge of health and patient care regulations

Excellent communication skills

Strong ethics

Team spirit with a positive attitude

Willingness to continue gaining knowledge and clinical experience

 Why join our team?

Competitive salary (dependent on experience and location)

Leadership and mentoring

Aggressive bonus structure

Fun work environment

Benefits (medical/vision/dental/401k/paid holidays)

Supportive and positive work environment

Pay Range: $125,000—$135,000 USD

Source: Optima Medical careers (Greenhouse)

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