Surgical Complex Specialty Phys Asst

Dignity Health; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health seeks a Surgical Complex Specialty Physician Assistant in Phoenix, responsible for providing comprehensive care to orthopedic patients. The ideal candidate will manage preoperative and postoperative care, assist in surgeries, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team. A competitive salary and generous benefits are offered by a leading healthcare organization committed to social justice and health equity.

Benefits

Generous benefits package

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Malpractice insurance

Qualifications

• Must hold AZ Regulatory Board of Physician Assistants License.
• Valid DEA registration required.
• National Certification as Nurse Practitioner in specialty under AZ regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist inpatient management of orthopedic patients.
• Participate in quality assurance activities.
• Coordinate care with Medical and Trauma teams.

Skills

Patient management

Interdisciplinary care coordination

Quality assurance

Education

Degree as a Physician Assistant (PA-C)

Master's Degree in Nursing (MSN)

Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program

Graduate of accredited program for Nurse Practitioners

Job description

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• Assist with the inpatient management of orthopedic patients including preoperative, perioperative and postoperative care.
• Rotating 24 hour First Call for the Orthopedic service among 10 PAs.
• First assist in orthopedic surgeries.
• Round on inpatients, coordinate interdisciplinary care with Medical and Trauma teams.
• Consult on ER patients, providing diagnosis, appropriate plan of care and referrals as appropriate.
• 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.
  
  

Responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Assist with the inpatient management of orthopedic patients including preoperative, perioperative and postoperative care.
• Rotating 24 hour First Call for the Orthopedic service among 10 PAs.
• First assist in orthopedic surgeries.
• Round on inpatients, coordinate interdisciplinary care with Medical and Trauma teams.
• Consult on ER patients, providing diagnosis, appropriate plan of care and referrals as appropriate.
• 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.
  
  

Qualifications

PA Requirements:

• Degree as a Physician Assistant (PA-C)
• 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
  
  

NP Requirements:

• Master's Degree in Nursing (MSN)
• Graduate of accredited program for Nurse Practitioners
• Compact state or Arizona RN license
• Arizona Advanced Practice Nurse 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
• Must meet credentialing criteria for medical staff
  
  

Overview

Orthopedic Trauma Surgical Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

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.

We are seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Orthopedic Trauma Surgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our team in Phoenix, Arizona. You will play a crucial role in providing comprehensive acute care to patients with orthopedic conditions, including but not limited to the following.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the inpatient management of orthopedic patients including preoperative, perioperative and postoperative care.
• Rotating 24 hour First Call for the Orthopedic service among 10 PAs.
• First assist in orthopedic surgeries.
• Round on inpatients, coordinate interdisciplinary care with Medical and Trauma teams.
• Consult on ER patients, providing diagnosis, appropriate plan of care and referrals as appropriate.
• 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.
  
  

Qualifications

NP Requirements:

• Master's Degree in Nursing (MSN)
• Graduate of accredited program for Nurse Practitioners
• Compact state or Arizona RN license
• Arizona Advanced Practice Nurse 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
• Must meet credentialing criteria for medical staff
  
  

Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible employees may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit https://www.commonspirit.careers/benefits.

GROUP DESCRIPTION:

Dignity Health, one of the largest healthcare systems in the nation, is a growing organization with well-resourced, modern facilities and diverse practice opportunities. With more than 39 acute care hospitals in three states and 9,000 physicians, Dignity Health touches the lives of thousands of people and provides nearly $2 billion in charity care to the communities it serves.

Dignity Health Medical Group is the employed physician group serving the Arizona Service Area. Covering over 45 practice sites, complementing clinical services with translational and bench research, our integrated medical group employs in excess of 250 healthcare providers throughout the valley. Dignity Health Medical Group is continuously expanding in order to meet the needs of the growing patient population in Arizona. With a unified vision of becoming an organization where physicians, care teams and staff come to do their best work--and patients come for the best care--Dignity Health Medical Group is searching for exceptional talent that is patient focused and team-oriented, who can become a part of our mission-driven organization.

COMMUNITY DESCRIPTION

Like its legendary namesake rising out of the ashes, the greater Phoenix area has emerged as one of the bright metropolitan areas of the 21st century. Known as the Valley of the Sun, the Phoenix area encompasses more than 20 incorporated cities, including Glendale, Scottsdale, Tempe, and Mesa. Recently, the Census Bureau named Arizona’s Maricopa County, which includes the greater Phoenix metro area, the county with the nation’s highest annual population growth. Home to more than 4 million residents where everyone has a sunny disposition, the Phoenix area also ranks as the fifth-largest city in the United States. Phoenix is a premier destination offering the best of both worlds: a growing and diverse economy and a great place to live with more than 300 sun-filled days a year and an almost endless supply of attractions including:

187 city parks, 41,000 acres of desert preserves, and 200 miles of trails

3 major professional sports teams including the Arizona Diamondbacks (MLB), the Arizona Cardinals (NFL) and the Phoenix Suns (NBA)

Host to MLB Spring Training Cactus League and the annual Fiesta Bowl

Home of the “Phoenix Open” and 185 golf courses

Host to 10 Fortune 500 company headquarters

The “Best Mexican Food North of the Border”

A family-friendly area, with the Children’s Museum of Phoenix, ample youth sports and athletic leagues, the Challenger Space Center Arizona, a wide variety of school options, including public, private, magnet, and charter, the Phoenix Zoo, large water parks, SEA LIFE Arizona, and many more!

The Phoenix area is also a destination for people from all over the world to receive outstanding healthcare. This is particularly true of Dignity Health’s St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center – home to the world-renown Barrow Neurological Institute and The Norton Thoracic Institute - #1 lung transplant program in the U.S. - as well as many other world-class healthcare services and teaching programs.

COMPENSATION

We offer a competitive salary and generous benefits package, including premium-free insurance options, a matched 403b, employer-funded pension plan, relocation allowance for applicable physicians, CME benefits, and malpractice insurance.

Dignity Health is consistently named an outstanding workplace and one of Arizona’s healthiest employers. Grow your career with one of Arizona’s Most Admired Companies.

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Pay Range

$54.12 - $78.47 /hour

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