Nights & Weekends Surgery Physician Assistant

Physician Assistant

Nights & Weekends Surgery Team

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/APP’s, 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 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:

• Provide consultation and history and physical examinations of patients in both the inpatient and emergency department settings
• Enter patient orders as directed
• Review and discuss results of medical imaging and laboratory studies with attending physician, hospital staff, resident(s), and/or patients as appropriate
• Make hospital rounds and write notes daily on patients
• Prepare discharge summaries
• Assist attending surgeon(s) in the operating room
• Perform emergency department and/or bedside procedures as directed or delegated by supervising physician

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:

• A strong healthcare package inclusive of medical, dental, vision – eligible DAY ONE
• A rich 401(k) with employer match, increasing annually up to 6%
• Four weeks PTO + 10 paid holidays
• One week of CME with allowance
• Paid Sick Time
• Qualifies for participation in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
• and more

EOE