Pediatric Physician Assistant - Abdominal Transplant

Build a rewarding career by bringing your passion, energy, and dedication to Phoenix Children's-where every role makes a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families. As one of the nation's top pediatric healthcare systems, we offer 75+ subspecialty fields and eight centers of excellence. Named a Best Children's Hospital by U.S. News & World Report, we support the advanced treatments you need to provide exceptional care. Inspired by the energy of our expanding metro area, we invite you to join us and see the big difference we can make together. Pediatric Abdominal Transplant Position for Physician Assistant at Phoenix Children's HospitalPhoenix Children's Hospital is seeking a Physician Assistant (PA) 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 Hospital began operations in 2002 and is the only active pediatric kidney transplant program in the state of Arizona. 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. 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. Required QualificationsPediatric Physician Assistant licensure in Arizona At least one year of PA experience in pediatrics or transplant is preferred Previous inpatient clinical experience is required, preferably in an environment providing care to transplant patients General responsibilities includeThe 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 workIncludes 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 Discharge education and coordination of care is extensive in this role Requires management of medically complex pediatric patients with end stage liver and kidney disease, as well as post-transplant care including immunosuppressant management You will be working alongside residents and attending's as well as many other disciplines within transplant so good communication and interpersonal skills are required