Physician Assistant / Surgery - Trauma / Arizona / Locum Tenens / Surgical Complex / Trauma Advanced Practitioner

Responsibilities

Provide care to general surgery and trauma patients at level 1 trauma hospital

Provide coverage to a 24 hour / 7 day a week service line

Obtain pertinent medical history and appropriate physical exams

Orders and interprets pertinent lab and / or xray studies and conveys information to attending physicians

Document all patient care within the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and complete all necessary tasks in compliance with health system policies and regulatory agencies to ensure timely and accurate billing

Counsels patients on pre and post-operative care, post-trauma care, recovery and expectations

Rounding with residents / students

Occasionally assist surgeons by providing first assistant surgical services

Assists attending surgeons in hospital by making patient rounds, recording pertinent information in the patient?s medical record

Prescribes medications within scope of practice and Arizona law

Performs bedside procedures within scope of practice and delineation of privileges

Keep medical knowledge and skills current through regular CME activity

Maintain appropriate licensure required for role and active privileges at hospital

Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures, supporting the health system?s corporate integrity efforts by acting in an ethical and appropriate manner

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

PA Requirements :

Degree as a Physician Assistant (PA-C)

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 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

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

Overview

Trauma Surgical Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

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.

We are seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Trauma Surgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our team in Phoenix, Arizona . You will play a crucial role in providing comprehensive and high-quality care to patients with gastrointestinal disorders.

Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit https : / / www.commonspirit.careers / benefits.

Pay Range

$54.12 - $90.92 / hour