Trauma and Critical Care Advanced Practice Provider

Arizona Advanced Surgery; Arizona; On-site; USD 115,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

CME allowance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Arizona Advanced Surgery in Mesa, AZ, is hiring a Physician Assistant (PA) for the Trauma Division to support trauma and critical care surgeons at Banner Desert Medical Center and Banner Children’s at Desert.

The role emphasizes acute injury care, ICU rounds, and coordination with multiple specialists.

Qualifications

• Current Arizona PA licensure.
• ATLS, ACLS and PALS certifications.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality care to patients with acute injuries or emergency general surgical conditions.
• Perform procedures such as wound repair, tube thoracostomies, bronchoscopies, arterial and central line placement, and ultrasound (“FAST”) exams.
• Function as a first assistant in the operating room.
• Order medications, therapies, imaging and laboratory studies, review and interpret results.
• Coordinate care with many medical specialists and write daily progress notes.
• Conduct daily rounds in the ICU and on the ward and prepare discharge summaries.

Skills

Trauma/critical care experience

EMR systems

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Arizona Advanced Surgery (AAS) has an opening for a Physician Assistant (PA) in its Trauma Division. The PA will support the trauma / critical care surgeons who staff the Trauma program at Banner Desert Medical Center (BDMC) and Banner Children’s at Desert (BCD). AAS is a large multi-specialty surgery group offering a collaborative environment, competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. BDMC/BCD is a community hospital with more than 600 licensed beds and is designated by the State of Arizona as a Level I Trauma Center.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver high quality care to patients with acute injuries or emergency general surgical conditions, as well as those requiring critical care
• Participate in the initial assessment and management of acutely injured adults and children, including writing admission and consultation notes
• Perform procedures such as wound repair, tube thoracostomies, bronchoscopies, arterial and central line placement, and ultrasound (“FAST”) exams.
• Order medications, therapies, medical imaging and laboratory studies, review and interpret results
• Function as a first assistant in the operating room
• Assist with the coordination of care for patients, including collaboration with many different medical specialists
• Perform daily rounds, both in the ICU and on the ward, and write daily progress notes and prepare discharge summaries

Requirements:

• Current Arizona PA licensure
• Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS). Prior experience with trauma or critical care is preferred, but not required.

Job Types: Full-time Nights, Contract

Salary: $115,000.00 - $148,000 Depending on Experience

Schedule:

• 13, 13 hour shifts per month; 6pm-7am
• Flexible scheduling
• Some weekends and nights required
• No required call
• Opportunities for supplemental pay
• Two holiday blocks a year
• Opportunities for clinic

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• CME allowance
• Short Term/Long Term Disability
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Trauma
• Critical & Intensive Care

License/Certification:

• PA-C (Required)
• DEA

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

EMR systems: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Certified Nurse Practitioner (Preferred)
• PA-C (Preferred)
• Physician Assistant License (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

Mesa, AZ 85202 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

Mesa, AZ 85202: Relocate before starting work (Required)