Surgery, Physician Assistant Nights & Weekends Surgery Team

Job Description

District Medical Group (DMG) is well known as a respected leader in the healthcare industry in the Phoenix area, with a reputation for outstanding leadership, innovation and dedication to the patients and communities we serve. DMG is one of the largest physician groups in the Valley, with over 450 dedicated physicians/APPs, supported by approximately 100 skilled professional/administrative team members.

DMG is actively recruiting for a Physician Assistant (PA), in the department of Surgery of DMG

to support our surgical subspecialties services, specifically assisting our hand, plastic & reconstructive, and urology service lines. The position will assist the attending surgeons on the service s to deliver quality patient care services at Valleywise Health Medical Center (VWH),  a public hospital and state and American College of Surgeons designated Level 1 Trauma and Burn Center.

The position is part of a team rotation that specifically covers nights and weekends for these surgical subspecialties, schedule offers flexibility; more details provided during interview. 

Essential Responsibilities:

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• Provide consultation and history and physical examinations of patients in both the inpatient and emergency department settings
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• Enter patient orders as directed
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• Review and discuss results of medical imaging and laboratory studies with attending physician, hospital staff, resident(s), and/or patients as appropriate
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• Make hospital rounds and write notes daily on patients
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• Prepare discharge summaries
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• Assist attending surgeon(s) in the operating room
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• Perform emergency department and/or bedside procedures as directed or delegated by supervising physician
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DMG continuously strives for and succeeds in providing a strong and positive work environment through employee appreciation, team collaboration, competitive compensation, mentoring, and great benefits including:

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• A strong healthcare package inclusive of medical, dental, vision eligible DAY ONE
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• A rich 401(k) with employer match, increasing annually up to 6%
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• Four weeks PTO + 10 paid holidays
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• One week of CME with allowance
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• Paid Sick Time
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• Qualifies for participation in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
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• and more
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For consideration, please forward CV by email to:  View email address on ziprecruiter.com 

EOE