Physician Assistant - Primary Care

Optima Medical

Phoenix, AZ

On-site

Who this role is best for

Aimed at mid-to-senior level primary care professionals who value collaboration and patient advocacy.

Best fit for

Candidates with a background in primary care and a passion for disease prevention and wellness education
— “focus on preventing the nation’s top leading causes of death”
Individuals who thrive in a multidisciplinary team and have experience in both acute and chronic care settings
— “expertise in primary care, acute care and chronic care practices”
Professionals who are committed to continuous learning and research in clinical settings
— “Advance professional knowledge and conduct research”

Things to consider

The role likely requires in-office presence given the emphasis on team collaboration and in-person patient care
— “working closely with other healthcare professionals”
Candidates should be prepared for a potentially high volume of patients due to the scale of the organization
— “care for more than 200,000 patients”

How to stand out

Highlight experience with chronic disease management and wellness education in your resume and interview responses
— “couple as a health provider and advocate for disease prevention”
Demonstrate your track record in interpreting lab tests and proposing effective treatment plans
— “interpret lab tests and monitor patients’ overall health”
Demonstrate your ability to educate patients and their families on health conditions and prevention strategies
— “Educate patients and their family members on diseases, epidemics and prevention”

Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Individual

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What success looks like

Conduct physical examinations and interpret lab tests
Diagnose health conditions and propose treatments
Maintain accurate records and schedules

Typical background

Proven experience as Nurse Practitioner in a clinic setting

Skills & requirements

Required

Clinical Experience In Primary CareExpertise In Primary Care, Acute Care And Chronic Care PracticesKnowledge Of Health And Patient Care RegulationsExcellent Communication Skills

Preferred

Willingness To Continue Gaining Knowledge And Clinical Experience

Stack & domain

Primary CareAcute CareChronic Care PracticesHealth And Patient Care RegulationsPrescribing MedicationsCommunicationTeamworkEthicsHealthcarePatient CareClinical Experience

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 Nurse Practitioner to promote and maintain patients’ health by providing tailored care. As a Nurse Practitioner, 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
Skills:
Proven experience as Nurse Practitioner 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
Signing bonus
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)