Orthopedic Trauma Surgery PA

Job Summary and Responsibilities

Dignity Health seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Orthopedic Trauma Surgery Physician Assistant to join our team in Phoenix, Arizona . You will play a crucial role in providing comprehensive acute care to patients with orthopedic conditions, including but not limited to the following.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the inpatient management of orthopedic patients including preoperative, perioperative and postoperative care.

• Rotating 24 hour First Call for the Orthopedic service among 10 PAs.

• First assist in orthopedic surgeries.

• Round on inpatients, coordinate interdisciplinary care with Medical and Trauma teams.

• Consult on ER patients, providing diagnosis, appropriate plan of care and referrals as appropriate.

• Order, interpret and analyze diagnostic tests.

• Prescribe and administer medications and physical therapy as necessary.

• Participants in quality assurance and quality improvement for patient care.

• Works within a multidisciplinary team.

• Additional duties as assigned by leadership.

Job Requirements

PA Requirements:

• Degree as a Physician Assistant (PA-C)

• 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