Overview Cardiac Surgery Physician Assistant
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.
We are seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Cardiac Surgery Physician Assistant to join our team in Phoenix, Arizona . You will play a crucial role in providing comprehensive acute care to patients with Cardiac conditions, including but not limited to the following.
Responsibilities
- Participate in operating procedures to include procurement of veins.
- Participate in patient rounds
- Responsible for Post Operative Outpatient Clinic
- Call requirement is One night per week and One weekend per month at St. Joe s and Chandler Regional
- Order, interpret and analyze diagnostic tests.
- Prescribe medications.
- Participants in quality assurance and quality improvement for patient care.
- Works within a multidisciplinary team.
- Additional duties as assigned by leadership.
Qualifications
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