Orthopedic - Hand Surgery NP/PA

Dignity Health; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 113,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

CME allowance

Malpractice with tail coverage

Relocation assistance

Retirement plan with employer match

Job summary

Dignity Health Medical Group in Gilbert, AZ, seeks an Orthopedic Hand Surgery Advanced Practitioner (PA-C or NP) to support acute care and hand surgery. You will perform clinic coverage, hospital rounding, injections, first assisting, and participate in QA and multidisciplinary care.

Candidates must have PA-C with AZ license or MSN for NP, valid DEA, and hand-surgery experience. We offer full benefits, CME allowance, tail malpractice coverage, relocation assistance, and employer-match retirement.

Qualifications

• PA-C or NP with hand surgery experience is required.
• Active or eligible AZ license and DEA registration.
• Credentialing for medical staff is required.
• 2+ years Hand Surgery experience would be desired.

Responsibilities

• Weekly clinic coverage with Physician.
• Possible after hours call for emergent patient needs.
• Hospital rounding.
• Administer injections with/without ultrasound guidance.
• Surgical first assisting including wound closure.
• Maintain up-to-date orthopedic practices via CME.
• Order, interpret and analyze diagnostic tests.
• Prescribe medications and physical therapy as needed.
• Participate in quality assurance and quality improvement.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Hand surgery experience

Team collaboration

Education

Physician Assistant degree (PA-C)

Master's Degree in Nursing (MSN)

Arizona RN license

National NP certification (AACN/AANP/ANCC)

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Orthopedic Hand Surgery Advanced Practitioner, you will be a pivotal asset in acute care patient management, delivering comprehensive orthopedic support in a dynamic Gilbert, Arizona environment. Focused on hand surgery, you'll leverage your expertise as either a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to ensure optimal patient outcomes. This role is perfect for a highly motivated healthcare professional seeking an impactful position within an orthopedic team.

Every day you will drive orthopedic care. The position will perform:

• Weekly clinic coverage working alongside the Physician.

• Possible after hours call for emergent patient needs transferred from after hours call service.

• Rounding in the hospital.

• Administer injections with and without ultrasound guidance.

• Surgical first assisting, including wound closure and splint application.

• Maintain current knowledge of orthopedic practices through continuing medical education.

• 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.

To be successful in this role, you will possess a strong foundation in orthopedic total joints, demonstrating proficiency in medication administration, physical therapy prescriptions, and actively participating in quality assurance and improvement initiatives. Your ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team and provide patient-centered care will be essential. We are seeking a dedicated professional seeking to excel in a challenging yet rewarding orthopedic advanced practice position.

We are offering full benefits, CME allowance, Malpractice with tail coverage, and relocation assistance for eligible candidates. We also offer a retirement plan with employer match. Qualified candidates may also be eligible for student loan repayment.

Job Requirements

PA

• Degree as a Physician Assistant (PA-C)

• Active or eligible license in the state of Arizona

• 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.

• 2+ years Hand Surgery experience would be desired.

NP

• Master's Degree in Nursing (MSN)

• Active or eligible license in the state of Arizona

• Graduate of accredited program for Nurse Practitioners

• Compact state or Arizona RN license

• Must hold and maintain National Certificate as a nurse practitioner in area of specialty under AZ regulations: a.) NP-AACN, b.) NP-AANP, c.) NP-ANCC

• Valid DEA registration

• RNFA

• 2+ years Hand Surgery experience would be desired.

• Must meet credentialing criteria for medical staff

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.

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Pay Range

$112,569 - $163,217 /year

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.