Job Information
Dignity Health Physician Assistant in Phoenix, Arizona
Overview
Hello humankindness Dignity Health Medical Group is the employed physician group of Dignity Health Arizona. Dignity Health Medical Group (DHMG) employs approximately 200 providers and 500 support staff that cover a wide variety of specialties. The medical group has had tremendous success over the past few years and now provides more than 73 subspecialty services. The physicians provide clinical services in their areas of specialty and many serve in pivotal academic research and leadership roles.DHMG is also heavily involved in preparing tomorrows healthcare providers. DHMG has 84 medical school students and approximately 200 residents and fellows throughout the 25 academic programs. Clinical services are complemented with translational and bench research to augment medical education for residents and students. The mission of Dignity Health Medical Group is consistent with Dignity Healths mission and St. Josephs guiding principles with a focus on innovative clinical care and the pursuit of excellence through scholarly activities. As part of the Dignity Health hospital system DHMG has full access to the staff and all facilities on our hospital campuses. This unique relationship with our hospital allows Dignity Health Medical Group to provide its patients with state-of-the-art patient services including care of the poor and disenfranchised.Look for us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.For the health of our community ... we are proud to announce that we are a tobacco-free campus
Responsibilities
SUMMARY - DHMG is seeking an Orthopedic Trauma Surgery PA to join us at Phoenix Saint Joseph’s Hospital and the DHMG Orthopedic clinic in Phoenix, Arizona. The position, which includes employment through DHMG, will assist the attending surgeons in orthopedics to deliver quality patient care services at SJHMC, a not-for-profit hospital and state designated Level 1 Adult Trauma Center.
Join our Orthopedic Trauma Practice with multiple fellowship trained Orthopedic Surgeons and a robust team of Physician Assistants.
Responsibilities:
• Assist attending surgeons in the operating room.
• Inpatient care / rounding on patients
• Outpatient post-op clinical coverage
• Participate in orthopedic trauma call; First-Call shifts 4-5 shifts per month.
• Prior orthopedic experience desirable
• 1+ year experience as surgical 1st assist preferred but open to new graduates
• Excellent compensation and benefits
• Culture of healing and human kindness.
This position is primarily a Monday-Friday inpatient and clinical position with rotating night, weekend and holiday call/OR coverage.
Qualifications
MINIMUM
Degree as a Physician Assistant
Minimum 3 years clinical experience in related area
(1) Certification as Physician Assistant from Arizona Joint Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners.
(2) American Heart Association Basic Life Support.
(3) American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support.
(4) NCCPA - National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant.
(5) Valid DEA registration
Pay Range
$54.12 - $78.47/hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.