Arizona Advanced Surgery (AAS) has an opening for a Physician Assistant (PA) in its Trauma Division. The PA will support the trauma / critical care surgeons who staff the Trauma program at Banner Desert Medical Center (BDMC) and Banner Children’s at Desert (BCD). AAS is a large multi-specialty surgery group offering a collaborative environment, competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. BDMC/BCD is a community hospital with more than 600 licensed beds and is designated by the State of Arizona as a Level I Trauma Center.
Responsibilities:
Deliver high quality care to patients with acute injuries or emergency general surgical conditions, as well as those requiring critical care
Participate in the initial assessment and management of acutely injured adults and children, including writing admission and consultation notes
Perform procedures such as wound repair, tube thoracostomies, bronchoscopies, arterial and central line placement, and ultrasound (“FAST”) exams.
Order medications, therapies, medical imaging and laboratory studies, review and interpret results
Function as a first assistant in the operating room
Assist with the coordination of care for patients, including collaboration with many different medical specialists
Perform daily rounds, both in the ICU and on the ward, and write daily progress notes and prepare discharge summaries
Requirements:
Current Arizona PA licensure
Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS). Prior experience with trauma or critical care is preferred, but not required.
Job Types: Full-time Nights, Contract
Salary: $115,000.00 - $148,000 Depending on Experience
Schedule:
13, 13 hour shifts per month; 6pm-7am
Flexible scheduling
Some weekends and nights required
No required call
Opportunities for supplemental pay
Two holiday blocks a year
Opportunities for clinic
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
CME allowance
Short Term/Long Term Disability
Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
Trauma
Critical & Intensive Care
License/Certification:
PA-C (Required)
DEA
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Experience:
EMR systems: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
Certified Nurse Practitioner (Preferred)
PA-C (Preferred)
Physician Assistant License (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
Mesa, AZ 85202 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
Mesa, AZ 85202: Relocate before starting work (Required)
