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Job Summary and Responsibilities
As ourTrauma Surgery Advanced Practitioner, you will deliverhigh-acuity patient carewithin aLevel I Trauma Centerin Chandler, Arizona. This pivotal role involves providing comprehensive medical management to a diverse patient population, encompassing bothgeneral surgeryandtrauma patients. You will be an integral part of a dedicated team, ensuring continuous 24/7 service line coverage through a varied 12-hour shift schedule that includes both day and night rotations. Your expertise will directly impact patient outcomes in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.
Every day you will conduct detailed medical histories and physical examinations, proficiently order and interpret diagnostic labs and imaging, and effectively communicate critical information to attending physicians. You'll be instrumental inpatient education, counseling individuals on pre- and post-operative care, trauma recovery, and expected outcomes. Furthermore, you'll manage medical documentation via ourElectronic Medical Record (EMR), ensuring compliance with all regulatory and health system guidelines foraccurate billing. Your responsibilities will extend to routine rounding with residents and students, prescribing medications within your scope, and performing essential bedside procedures, occasionally providingsurgical first assistanceto attending surgeons.
To be successful in this role, you will possess acurrent Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant licensein Arizona and maintain active hospital privileges. You'll demonstrate an unwavering commitment tocontinuing medical education (CME), ensuring your medical knowledge and skills remain cutting-edge in the ever-evolving field oftrauma surgery. Your exceptional communication and interpersonal skills will be crucial for effective collaboration with the multidisciplinary trauma team and for providing compassionate patient-centered care, all while upholding the highest ethical standards and complying with all applicable laws and regulations.
We are offering full benefits, CME allowance, Malpractice with tail coverage, and relocation assistance for eligible candidates. We also offer a retirement plan with employer match. Qualified candidates may also be eligible for student loan repayment.
Job Requirements
PA
Degree as a Physician Assistant (PA-C)
Active or eligible license in the state of Arizona
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
Master's Degree in Nursing (MSN)
Active or eligible license in the state of Arizona
Graduate of accredited program for Nurse Practitioners
Compact state or Arizona RN 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
Where You'll Work
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.
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Worksite address
chandler, AZ, 85249, US
Who can apply
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