Phoenix Children's PA Abdominal Transplant Position In Sunny Phoenix, AZ | Exclusive Benefits + More

Phoenix Children’s is seeking a Physician Assistant to join our growing abdominal transplant team. This position will be one of six APPs providing inpatient and outpatient coverage to the pediatric kidney and liver transplant programs. The Pediatric Kidney Transplantation Program at Phoenix Children's began operations in 2002 and is the only active pediatric kidney transplant program in the state of Arizona.

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The program has performed over 280 transplants since inception and typically transplants 12-15 patients per year with outcomes meeting or exceeding expected projections. The Pediatric Liver

Transplantation Program was launched at Phoenix Children’s in 2012 and is currently performing on average 5 transplants per year with post-transplant outcomes meeting or exceeding expected projections. The liver transplant program currently follows over 150 active patients.

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This position will collaborate directly with the hepatologists, nephrologists and surgeons providing transplant services, as well as dedicated nutritionist, social worker, and pharmacist. The pediatric liver and kidney transplant programs are a part of the Phoenix Children's Hospital Transplant Center which also includes programs in bone marrow and heart transplantation.

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Required Qualifications:

1. Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant licensure in Arizona
2. At least one year of NP/PA experience in pediatrics or transplant is preferred
3. Previous inpatient clinical experience is required, preferably in an environment providing care to transplant patients

General responsibilities include:

1. The team of six APPs provide inpatient coverage to the liver and kidney transplant programs seven days per week in rotation, and when not providing inpatient coverage provide outpatient coverage to the liver transplant program

Inpatient work:

1. Includes H&Ps, consults, and rounding on patients (primarily in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit and on the transplant unit), for pre transplant, transplant and post-transplant patients
2. Discharge education and coordination of care is extensive in this role
3. Requires management of medically complex pediatric patients with end stage liver and kidney disease, as well as post-transplant care including immunosuppressant management
4. You will be working alongside residents and attending’s as well as many other discipline within transplant so good communication and interpersonal skills are require
5. Schedule: 10 hour days during the week with weekend coverage consisting of 5 hour shifts
6. This position partners with five other (APPs) to provide 24/7/365 call coverage to the transplant program

Outpatient work:

1. Clinic is located on the Phoenix Children's Hospital campus at 1919 E. Thomas
2. Must be able to work autonomously and in partnership with multiple disciplines constantly
3. Management of the transplant population including evaluations and consenting for transplant, as well as follow up and coordination of ongoing care
4. Patient and family education is extensive in this positon
5. Supervising and working directly with dedicated transplant Medical Assistants and Registered Nurses
6. Active coordination and participation in committee meetings related to transplant patient management

About Phoenix Children's

Phoenix Children’s is one of the Nation’s largest pediatric health systems. It comprises Phoenix Children’s Hospital–Main Campus, Phoenix Children’s Hospital–East Valley at Dignity Health Mercy Gilbert Medical Center, four pediatric specialty and urgent care centers, 11 community pediatric practices, 20 outpatient clinics, two ambulatory surgery centers and six community-service-related outpatient clinics throughout the state of Arizona. The system has provided world-class inpatient, outpatient, trauma, emergency and urgent care to children and families for more than 35 years. Phoenix Children’s Care Network includes more than 850 pediatric primary care providers and specialists who deliver care across more than 75 subspecialties. Phoenix Children's provides world-class inpatient, outpatient, trauma, emergency and urgent care to children and families in Arizona and throughout the Southwest.