Trauma Surgery NP/PA

Dignity Health; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 112,569 - 189,113; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health in Gilbert, Arizona is seeking a dedicated Trauma Surgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide critical care in a level 3/4 trauma hospital. Key responsibilities include caring for trauma patients, responding to consults, and performing bedside procedures. Ideal candidates will hold relevant certifications and have experience in Surgery and ED. The position offers a competitive salary range of $112,569 - $189,113 per year, with various shift options.

Qualifications

• Valid AZ Regulatory Board of Physician Assistants license and NCCPA certification.
• Valid DEA registration and meets credentialing criteria for medical staff.
• Experience in General Surgery and Emergency Department is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to general surgery and trauma patients at a level 3/4 trauma hospital.
• Respond to new general surgery consults when the surgeon is not on site.
• Perform bedside procedures and assist with postoperative appointments.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Bedside procedures

Communication with medical staff

Education

Master's Degree in Nursing (MSN)

Degree as a Physician Assistant (PA-C)

Graduation from an accredited program

Job description

Job Summary And Responsibilities

We are seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Trauma Surgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our team in Gilbert, Arizona. The role involves providing comprehensive and high-quality care to critically injured patients in a level 3/4 trauma hospital.

• Provide care to general surgery and trauma patients at level 3/4 trauma hospital. Volume expansion.
• 12‑hour shifts; night shifts under discussion with potential swing shift (Noon–Midnight) and overnight shifts as the service line grows.
• Clinic rotates one APP per week for 4 hours to cover postoperative appointments and assist with triage as needed.
• Respond to new general surgery consults when the surgeon is not on site and to trauma activations in the ED.
• Perform bedside procedures; surgeon takes resident into OR.
• No call; follow the listed shifts.

Job Requirements

PA Requirements

• Degree as a Physician Assistant (PA‑C)
• Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program
• Valid AZ Regulatory Board of Physician Assistants license and NCCPA certification
• Valid DEA registration
• Meets credentialing criteria for medical staff
• General Surgery and ED experience a plus

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
• National Certificate as a nurse practitioner in specialty under AZ regulations (NP‑AACN, NP‑AANP, NP‑ANCC)
• Valid DEA registrationMeets credentialing criteria for medical staff
• General Surgery and ED experience a plus

Where You'll Work

Dignity Health Medical Group (DHMG) is the employed provider group of Dignity Health Arizona. DHMG employs approximately 350 providers and 850 support staff covering a wide variety of specialties. The group offers more than 73 sub‑specialty services and is involved in research, education, and delivering socially‑just and equitable care.

Pay Range

$112,569 - $189,113 /year