What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician Assistant position at St Vincent De Paul?
St. Vincent de Paul – Virginia G. Piper Medical Clinic
Physician Assistant
Department: Medical Clinic
Job Summary
The Physician Assistant (PA) provides comprehensive, patient-centered medical care in an outpatient clinic serving uninsured and underserved populations. The PA practices medicine under the supervision of a licensed Arizona physician within a team-based care model and in accordance with Arizona statutes, administrative rules, and clinic policies. The PA delivers high-quality care while supporting clinic quality standards, patient safety, and regulatory compliance. This position may require travel between clinic locations to support operational and patient care needs.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up under physician supervision and delegated authority
- Perform medical histories and physical examinations and develop evidence-based treatment plans in collaboration with the supervising physician
- Order, interpret, and manage laboratory tests, imaging, and diagnostic studies as delegated
- Prescribe medications and therapies in accordance with Arizona law, physician delegation agreements, and clinic policy
- Provide preventive care, chronic disease management, and patient education
- Coordinate referrals and collaborate with supervising physicians and interdisciplinary care team members
- Maintain timely, accurate documentation in the electronic health record (Athena-aligned)
- Complete medication reconciliation, problem list updates, and health maintenance activities
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives, chart reviews, and patient safety activities
- Adhere to all supervision, consultation, and documentation requirements established by Arizona law and clinic protocols
Qualifications
- Master’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program
- Current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
- Active, unrestricted Arizona Physician Assistant license
- DEA registration or eligibility
- Ability to practice within a physician-supervised and delegated care model
Policy
Advancement is based on demonstrated competencies, level of responsibility, and performance expectations rather than length of service. This is indicated by a skills checklist as signed by a direct supervisor and/or supervising physician.
Physical Requirements
The ability to stand, walk, sit, bend, reach, and lift up to 50 pounds is required for this position.
About St. Vincent de Paul
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is dedicated to feeding, clothing, housing, and healing individuals and families in our community who have nowhere else to turn for help. As important, SVdP provides meaningful opportunities for volunteers to serve their neighbors in need with love and compassion.
As an employer, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul is committed to being an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks to build a diverse and inclusive team that reflects the communities we serve. SVdP does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected status.