About this opportunity
Community Health Systems lists this Surgery - Thoracic Physician Assistant opportunity in tucson, Arizona. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Northwest Medical Center is seeking a Cardiothoracic Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join its ICU team in Tucson, Arizona. This is a hospital-employed opportunity within a large, busy multispecialty group, offering strong clinical support, competitive compensation, and the ability to work closely with complex cardiothoracic surgical patients in a high-acuity inpatient setting. 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! Position Highlights
Hospital-employed Cardiothoracic ACNP or PA opportunity
PRN consideration available
100% inpatient ICU-based role
Must have ICU experience
Responsible for assisting with ICU procedures
Post-operative management of open-heart and lung surgery patients
Review of pre-operative labs and imaging studies
Discharge management for post-surgical patients
Collaborative multispecialty ICU team environment
Comprehensive Benefits Package May Include Competitive salary
Commencement bonus
Relocation assistance
Malpractice coverage
Excellent health, dental, vision, and 401(k) benefits
Annual CME allowance
Referral bonuses
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 is a 287-bed acute care hospital serving northwest Tucson and surrounding communities. The hospital provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services, including emergency care, surgical services, cardiology, women's health, diagnostic imaging, rehabilitation services, and specialty care. As a long-standing healthcare provider in southern Arizona, Northwest Medical Center plays a central role in delivering coordinated care across the region in collaboration with affiliated hospitals, urgent care centers, surgery centers, and physician practices.
Community Northwest Tucson and the nearby Oro Valley offer a high quality of life with more than 300 days of sunshine annually , access to the Sonoran Desert, and abundant outdoor recreation, including hiking, biking, and golf. The area features cultural events, shopping districts, higher education institutions such as The University of Arizona , and a diverse culinary scene. Strong schools, affordable housing, and a growing economy make the region attractive for families and professionals.
Worksite address
tucson, AZ, 85741, US
Who can apply
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