Job Description

The Department of Surgery of District Medical Group Inc. (DMG), a 350+ physician multi-specialty group exclusively contracted to provide patient care and teaching for the Valleywise Healthcare System at Valleywise Health Center is actively seeking a full-time Hand Surgery Physician Assistant.  The position, which includes employment through DMG, will assist the attending surgeons on the hand service to deliver quality patient care services at Valleywise Health Center, a public hospital and state designated Level 1 Adult and Level II Pediatric Trauma Center.

Hand Surgery P.A. Essential Responsibilities As Delegated by the Supervising Physician:

  • Perform history and physical examinations of patients in both the inpatient and outpatient setting
  • Enter patient orders as directed
  • Review and discuss results of medical imaging and laboratory studies with attending physician, hospital staff, and/or patients as appropriate
  • Make hospital rounds and write notes daily on patients
  • Assist attending surgeon in the operating room
  • Other duties as assigned by faculty

The Division of Surgery with DMG provides a diverse work experience in both Level 1 trauma/emergent hand related injuries and an elective practice based at Valleywise Health Center.  As an employee of DMG you will be offered:

A competitive compensation package including comprehensive benefits package: Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability/Supplemental Life, Paid Time Off, CME Allowance with paid time off, Retirement and 401k Benefits, Paid medical malpractice insurance

For consideration, please forward CV by E-mail: practice@dmgaz.org

EOE.