Orthopedic Trauma Surgery Physician Assistant role providing acute inpatient and ER consult care, first-assisting in surgery, and coordinating multidisciplinary trauma/medical care in Phoenix. Join Dignity Health Medical Group (CommonSpirit Health’s employed provider group in Arizona), a large multi-specialty team with academic and research involvement. Standout perk: rotating 24-hour first call shared across 10 PAs.
- Rotating 24-hour first call
- Large multi-specialty provider group
- Academic and research involvement
We are seeking a highly motivated and compassionate
Orthopedic Trauma Surgery Physician Assistant
to join our team in
Phoenix, Arizona
. You will play a crucial role in providing comprehensive acute care to patients with orthopedic conditions, including but not limited to the following.
Responsibilities
Assist with the inpatient management of orthopedic patients including preoperative, perioperative and postoperative care.Rotating 24 hour First Call for the Orthopedic service among 10 PAs.
First assist in orthopedic surgeries.
Round on inpatients, coordinate interdisciplinary care with Medical and Trauma teams.
Consult on ER patients, providing diagnosis, appropriate plan of care and referrals as appropriate.
Order, interpret and analyze diagnostic tests.
Prescribe and administer medications and physical therapy as necessary.
Participants in quality assurance and quality improvement for patient care.
Works within a multidisciplinary team.
Additional duties as assigned by leadership.
Job Requirements
PA Requirements: Degree as a Physician Assistant (PA-C)
Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program
Must hold and maintain: a.) AZ Regulatory Board of Physician Assistants License, b.) NCCPA - National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant.
Valid DEA registration.
Must meet credentialing criteria for medical staff.
3+ years Trauma experience.
Where You'll Work
Dignity Health Medical Group is the employed provider group of Dignity Health Arizona. Dignity Health Medical Group (DHMG) employs approximately 350 providers and 850 support staff who cover a wide variety of specialties. The medical group has had tremendous success over the past few years and now provides more than 73 sub-specialty services. The physicians and APPs 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 tomorrow's healthcare providers. Clinical services are complemented with translational and bench research to augment medical education for residents and students. If you are committed to social justice, health equity, and prepared to deliver care in new, innovative ways, you belong with us. #HEC
Pay Range $112,569 - $163,217 /year