Trauma Surgery Nocturnist NP/PA

CommonSpirit Health; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

CME allowance

Malpractice with tail coverage

Relocation assistance

Employer match retirement plan

Student loan repayment

Job summary

Dignity Health Medical Group in Chandler, AZ, seeks a Trauma Surgery Advanced Practitioner to support a Level I Trauma Center with high-acuity patient care in a fast-paced environment.

The role covers general and trauma surgery, with 24/7 coverage through a 12-hour shift rotation. You will perform histories, exams, order tests, interpret results, document in EMR, and provide bedside procedures and education.

Qualifications

• PA-C licensed with active/eligible status in Arizona.
• Accredited Physician Assistant program graduate.
• Current DEA registration.
• NCCPA certification and credentialing in medical staff.
• MSN for Nurse Practitioners with AZ licensure.
• Arizona RN license for NP track, if applicable.
• National NP certification (AACN/AANP/ANCC) per AZ regulations.

Responsibilities

• Take detailed histories and perform physical exams.
• Order and interpret diagnostic labs and imaging.
• Communicate critical information to attending physicians and the trauma team.
• Provide inpatient education and counseling on pre- and post-operative care and trauma recovery.
• Manage EMR documentation and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Participate in rounding with residents and students; supervise bedside procedures.
• May provide surgical first assist duties to attending surgeons.

Education

Physician Assistant (PA-C) license

AZ Regulatory Board of Physician Assistants license

NCCPA certification

DEA registration

Master's Degree in Nursing (MSN)

AZ RN license

National Nurse Practitioner certification (NP-AACN/NP-AANP/NP-ANCC)

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Trauma Surgery Advanced Practitioner, you will deliver high-acuity patient care within a Level I Trauma Center in Chandler, Arizona. This pivotal role involves providing comprehensive medical management to a diverse patient population, encompassing both general surgery and trauma patients. You will be an integral part of a dedicated team, ensuring continuous 24/7 service line coverage through a 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM 12-hour night rotation shifts. Your expertise will directly impact patient outcomes in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.

Every day you will conduct detailed medical histories and physical examinations, proficiently order and interpret diagnostic labs and imaging, and effectively communicate critical information to attending physicians. You'll be instrumental inpatient education, counseling individuals on pre- and post-operative care, trauma recovery, and expected outcomes. Furthermore, you'll manage medical documentation via ourElectronic Medical Record (EMR), ensuring compliance with all regulatory and health system guidelines foraccurate billing. Your responsibilities will extend to routine rounding with residents and students, prescribing medications within your scope, and performing essential bedside procedures, occasionally providingsurgical first assistanceto attending surgeons.

To be successful in this role, you will possess acurrent Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant licensein Arizona and maintain active hospital privileges. You'll demonstrate an unwavering commitment tocontinuing medical education (CME), ensuring your medical knowledge and skills remain cutting-edge in the ever-evolving field oftrauma surgery. Your exceptional communication and interpersonal skills will be crucial for effective collaboration with the multidisciplinary trauma team and for providing compassionate patient-centered care, all while upholding the highest ethical standards and complying with all applicable laws and regulations.

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

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
• Must meet credentialing criteria for medical staff
• Cannot consider FNP certifications

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.