Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant - Tucson, AZ

Northwest Medical Center Houghton is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant to join its Emergency Medicine Program in Tucson, Arizona. This is an excellent opportunity to practice in a newly built, state-of-the-art emergency department with strong physician collaboration, structured coverage, and competitive compensation, including night differential pay. At Northwest Medical Center, you’ll be part of Community Health Systems, a national network of regional hospitals with a shared mission to deliver high-quality care where it’s needed most — close to home!

Emergency Medicine Program Highlights

• Annual Emergency Department volume of approximately 17,500 visits
• 20-bed Emergency Department with 6 Fast Track beds
• 24 hours of physician coverage daily (8–9 hour shifts)
• 12 hours of Nurse Practitioner coverage daily
• Cerner EMR system
• Competitive compensation, including night differential

Opportunity Highlights

• Experienced Physician Assistant Emergency Medicine role
• Newly built, modern emergency department
• Strong physician and advanced practice provider collaboration
• Structured coverage model supporting efficient patient flow
• Integrated hospital system support across specialties

Comprehensive Financial Package May Include

• Competitive compensation
• Commencement bonus
• Residency/Fellowship stipend (if applicable)
• Annual CME allowance
• Relocation assistance
• Licenses, dues, and subscriptions reimbursement
• Vacation, health, dental, and vision benefits

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, we want to hear from you.
Apply today.

Send your CV and letter of interest to Barry Edsell at or reach out directly with any questions at

About the Hospital

Northwest Medical Center – Houghton is a 44-bed acute care hospital serving east Tucson. The hospital offers a full range of inpatient and outpatient services, including cardiology with cardiac catheterization, orthopedics, minimally invasive surgery, tele-neurology, gastrointestinal and pulmonary services, and women’s health services, including a Level II neonatal intensive care unit. The hospital is part of Northwest Healthcare’s integrated network of hospitals and physician practices in Southern Arizona.

Community

East Tucson offers a suburban lifestyle with access to outdoor recreation, strong public and private schools, higher education opportunities, and a growing employment base. Residents enjoy sunny weather, proximity to regional destinations, and Tucson’s recognition as a UNESCO City of Gastronomy .