Spine Surgery APP — Academic Medical Center

Banner Health; Arizona; On-site; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Malpractice coverage

CME allowance

Health, dental & vision

Parental leave

Well-being resources

401k with match

Job summary

Banner University Medical Group in Tucson, AZ, seeks a Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner to join the Orthopedic Spine Surgery team. You will work with fellowship-trained spine surgeons in an academic medical center, delivering high-quality spine care across a broad range of conditions.

You will participate in perioperative care, evaluate complex spine pathology, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in a high-volume setting, enjoying autonomy with expert support.

Qualifications

• Current licensure in Arizona as a Physician Assistant or ACNP (eligible if in process).
• Current BLS certification.
• Prescribing privileges with DEA eligibility.
• Excellent clinical judgment and communication.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced academic surgical setting.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with orthopedic spine surgeons, residents, APPs, nursing, rehabilitation and other teams to provide spine care.
• Assist in perioperative care from admission through postoperative recovery.
• Evaluate patients with degenerative disease, stenosis, disc disease, deformity, fractures and other spine pathology.
• Work in a high-volume academic environment with routine and complex spine cases.
• Collaborate with subspecialties and services to expand clinical expertise.
• Practice with autonomy while consulting with senior surgeons for support.
• Utilize advanced surgical approaches and technology including minimally invasive, endoscopic, and image-guided/navigation systems.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Team collaboration

Orthopedic spine experience

Academic medicine interest

Communication skills

Education

Physician Assistant or ACNP license

Job description

Banner University Medical Group in Tucson, AZ, seeks a Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner to join the Orthopedic Spine Surgery team. You will work with fellowship-trained spine surgeons in an academic medical center, delivering high-quality spine care across a broad range of conditions.

You will participate in perioperative care, evaluate complex spine pathology, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in a high-volume setting, enjoying autonomy with expert support.