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Surgery Float Physician Assistant

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A Physician Assistant provides medical care to patients, under the supervision of a physician or surgeon. Works in all areas and specialties of medicine, and is licensed to practice medicine but has less formal certification than a physician. Performs duties delegated by a physician such as recording patient medical histories, ordering diagnostic tests, or giving immunizations. May serve as the primary healthcare provider, in consultation with a part-time physician, in communities with limited health care resources.

$137,758 / year median in Arizona

+18% projected growth

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Job Description

Surgery Float Physician Assistant 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 employs over 650 credentialed providers and more than 350 professional/administrative staff as one of the largest physician groups in the Valley. DMG is actively recruiting for a Float Physician Assistant to join our Surgery Department. The Float PA is part of a team rotation that covers the surgical subspecialties of urology, plastic & reconstructive surgery, and hand surgery at Valleywise Health Medical Center. The Float PA will assist with inpatient consultations and discharges, daily rounding, first assist, Da Vinci robot assist, perform specialty specific procedures, and participate in in-house weekend call. Participation in teaching and didactics may also be assigned. Responsibilities include : Perform history and physical examinations of patients in inpatient setting Participate in hospital rounds, and prepare documentation of daily progress notes as assigned Enter patient orders as directed Review and discuss results of medical imaging and laboratory studies with attending physician, fellow/resident/hospital staff, and/or patients as appropriate Assist in staffing minor and operative room procedures within scope of practice and delegated by supervising attending Assist with hospital-based continuity of care with knowledge of all patients on service and consult list Assist with coordinating resident education and continuity of care of patients, ER consults and available for nursing questions regarding service patients Assist with coordinating operative schedule for both elective and emergent/urgent procedures Serve as a liaison with other services, answer pages and phone calls and take appropriate action with patients, under the supervision of attending staff 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 and more For consideration, please forward CV by email to: practice@dmgaz.org EOE About Valleywise Health Valleywise Health is the Phoenix area's only public teaching health system. We are governed by a publicly elected Board of Directors focused on exceptional care for all who turn to Valleywise Health. Valleywise Health was established in 1877 as a place to care for the sick in the rapidly-growing area of Maricopa County. Since then, we've continued to provide exceptional care to the people of Arizona. About Valleywise Health Medical Center This location is home to many specialty clinics and departments that offer dedicated care, including our Arizona Burn Center , NICU , Trauma Center , Emergency Centers and much more. Facility & Address Valleywise Health Medical Center 2601 E. Roosevelt St. Phoenix, AZ 85008
Links Landing Page Contact Information Shawna Kelly Provider Recruiting & Onboarding Manager Phone:
602-470-5527
Fax:
602-468-4515
Email:
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Benefits

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Sick Leave
  • 401(k) Plans
  • Other Retirement and Savings