PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT NIGHTS & WEEKENDS SURGERY TEAM

The Department of Surgery of District Medical Group Inc. (DMG), a multi-specialty medical group exclusively contracted to provide patient care and teaching for the Valleywise Health Care System, is actively seeking a full-time Physician Assistant (PA) to support our surgical subspecialties services, specifically assisting our hand, plastic & reconstructive, and urology service lines. The position, which includes employment through DMG, will assist the attending surgeons on the services to deliver quality patient care services at Valleywise Health Medical Center (VWH), a public hospital and state and American College of Surgeons designated Level 1 Trauma and Burn Center.

The position is part of a team rotation that specifically covers nights and weekends for these surgical subspecialties, schedule offers flexibility; more details provided during interview.

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide consultation and history and physical examinations of patients in both the inpatient and emergency department settings
• Enter patient orders as directed
• Review and discuss results of medical imaging and laboratory studies with attending physician, hospital staff, resident(s), and/or patients as appropriate
• Make hospital rounds and write notes daily on patients
• Prepare discharge summaries
• Assist attending surgeon(s) in the operating room
• Perform emergency department and/or bedside procedures as directed or delegated by supervising physician

The Division of Surgery with DMG provides a diverse work experience in Level 1 Trauma, emergency, and inpatient surgical services at VWH.

DMG offers an outstanding work environment; competitive compensation plan and comprehensive benefits package, paid time off, CME allowance with paid time-off, and employer paid medical malpractice insurance are provided.

For consideration, please forward CV by E-mail: practice@dmgaz.org

EOE.