Pediatric Surgery Physician Assistant Collaborative Surgical Care Team

NPACE - Nurse Practitioner Associates for Continuing Education; Tucson, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Stryker Corporation is seeking a Physician Assistant to join our pediatric surgical team in Tucson, Arizona. This role involves both hospital-based and clinic responsibilities, supporting a collaborative pediatric surgery team.

The minimum qualifications include completion of an accredited PA program and an Arizona PA license. The position offers a Monday–Friday schedule, with additional incentives like relocation assistance and a sign-on bonus.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Arizona PA license (or ability to obtain).
• CPR and DEA required.

Responsibilities

• Perform histories and physical exams.
• Evaluate new patients with pediatric surgery needs.
• Manage follow up patients with nonoperative conditions.

Skills

Clinical assessment and procedural skills

Knowledge of PA practice regulations

Ability to manage chronic care

Strong communication skills

Education

Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program

Arizona PA license (or ability to obtain)

CPR and DEA certification

ACLS certification

Job description

Position Summary

TMCOne, in partnership with Arizona Pediatric Surgery, is seeking a Physician Assistant to join our pediatric surgical team serving Tucson and Southern Arizona. This role supports the surgical side of the practice (not urology) and includes both hospital based and clinic responsibilities.

Position Highlights

• Monday–Friday schedule
• 4 days in the hospital, 1 clinic day
• 6 days of call per month, taken from home
• Collaborative pediatric surgery team providing high-quality care to children and families

Responsibilities

• Perform histories and physical exams
• Evaluate new patients with operative and nonoperative pediatric surgery needs
• Manage follow up patients with nonoperative conditions (e.g., pectus carinatum)
• Provide care for abscesses, stitches/drains, gastrostomy tubes, and stomas
• Train in neonatal circumcision and manage related patient care
• Assist with pre and postoperative care

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong clinical assessment and procedural skills
• Knowledge of PA practice regulations and prescribing guidelines
• Ability to manage chronic care and discharge planning
• Familiarity with CPT and ICD10 coding
• Strong communication skills with patients, families, and care teams

Additional Incentives

• Relocation assistance and sign on bonus available based on eligibility

Minimum Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program
• Arizona PA license (or ability to obtain)
• CPR and DEA required
• ACLS required (department specific)
• Two years of experience preferred, but not required

Tucson offers year-round sunshine, outdoor recreation, a vibrant food scene, and a welcoming community, all with a lower cost of living than many major metros.