Fellow Physician Assistant

CommonSpirit Health; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

St Joseph Hospital & Medical Center in Phoenix, AZ is launching an APP Fellowship within the Norton Thoracic Institute. This 12-month, post-graduate program offers hands-on exposure, one-on-one mentoring, and training in advanced pulmonary disease and lung transplant, with graduated autonomy based on milestone achievement.

The ideal candidate is a recent graduate of an accredited PA program and is eager to learn, build clinical experience, and contribute to a leading thoracic care team.

Qualifications

• Degree from a Physician Assistant program.
• Physician Assistant ARCEPA certification.
• BLS CPR certification within 12 months.
• ACLS certification within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Provides diagnostic and therapeutic services to patients as appropriate and within the scope of practice.
• Takes patient histories, performs physical examinations and performs appropriate procedures.
• As necessary, performs and documents admissions, discharges and progress notes.
• Orders appropriate diagnostic tests, establishing diagnosis and provide care and management.
• May assist with the coordination of care with care management and facilitate admission, transfer and/or discharge.
• Participates in multi-disciplinary rounding with physicians and coordinators.

Skills

BLS

ACLS

Education

Physician Assistant Program

ARCEPA certification

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Fellow Physician Assistant, you will work in collaboration with the NTI APP teams and attending physicians and with graduated autonomy based on meeting clinical milestones, will obtain accurate history and physical examination, write orders, review patient records, recommend therapeutic interventions, counsel patients and families.This position is a 12-month, post graduate role for a PA to receive additional experience and training.

Every day, you may assist direct care interventions as appropriate and within the scope of practice. To be successful in your role, you will providediagnostic and therapeutic services to patients as appropriate and within the scope of practice.

The Norton Thoracic Institute at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center (Phoenix, AZ) recently started an Advanced Practice Practitioner (APP) Fellowship program and is looking for inaugural candidates. This fellowship, while new, has been thoughtfully designed and structured to provide a rewarding experience and includes one-on-one support, mentoring and outstanding training for the individual(s). The Norton Thoracic Institute APP Fellowship is a one-year program beginning January 2027.

The APP Fellowship offers an intensive, comprehensive one-year post-graduate opportunity for an early career APP to join one of the nation’s leading advanced pulmonary and lung transplant groups. The ideal APP candidate will be a recent graduate of an accredited nurse practitioner or physician assistant program or someone looking to change specialties. We are particularly interested in finding someone who has a strong desire to learn, to build clinical experience and confidence in the areas of advanced lung disease, pulmonary critical care and lung transplant and is willing to help shape the future of our APP Fellowship program.

NTI is a premier organization that includes a team of seven thoracic and esophageal surgeons, nine pulmonologists, four critical care intensivists, as well as a team of over 30 NP/PAs, all dedicated to the highest quality care of patients with thoracic diseases. The NTI is nationally recognized for its excellence in patient care in a collegial and collaborative environment and is home to one of the busiest and highest quality lung transplant programs in the country having performed over 1,200 lung transplants since the program inception in 2007. Innovation, state-of-the-art technology, cutting-edge basic science and clinical research programs, and a compelling culture help drive our mission forward.

• Provides diagnostic and therapeutic services to patients as appropriate and within the scope of practice.
• Takes patient histories, performs physicial examinations and performs appropriate procedures
• As necessary, performs and documents admissions, discharges and progress notes.
• Orders appropriate diagnostic tests, establishing diagnosis and provide care and management.
• May assist with the coordination of care with care management and facilitate admission, transfer and/or discharge.
• Participates in multi-discilinary rounding with physicians and coordinators.

Compensation: We are offering a competitive salary and generous benefits package that includes premium-free insurance options, a matched 403b, employer-funded pension plan, CME benefit, and malpractice

Job Requirements

Required

• Degree from a Physician Assistant School
• Physician Assistant ARCEPA
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support - BLS CPR, within 12 - months
• American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support - ACLS, within 12 - months

Where You'll Work

Hello Humankindness: Join a Legacy of Healing at Saint Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center (SJHMC)

Ready to make a real difference? Join SJHMC in Phoenix AZ., a 571-bed nonprofit founded by the Sisters of Mercy over 125 years ago. We're more than a hospital; we're a global destination for life-changing care, embracing patients with humankindness.

Here, your calling will flourish. We're not just a workplace; we're a community dedicated to a mission of service.

Leaders in Specialized Care:

• Barrow Neurological Institute (BNI): A world-renowned center for groundbreaking neurological research and innovative treatments.
• Norton Thoracic Institute (NTI): A national leader in advanced thoracic care with pioneering surgical techniques.
• Level I Trauma Center: One of Arizona's busiest ERs, providing immediate, comprehensive care for critically injured patients 24/7.

Why SJHMC?

• Culture of Excellence & Well-being: We care for our people, fostering professional and personal growth.
• Community & Collaboration: Be part of a network committed to global health and well-being.
• Join a Legacy, Shape a Future: Over 20% of our patients travel internationally for our specialized care.

This is an invitation to join a family of dedicated professionals at the forefront of medical innovation, united by the power of humankindness.