Physician Assistant Burn Surgery

Physician Assistant BURN SURGERY PHOENIX, AZ District Medical Group (DMG) is well known as a respected leader in the healthcare industry in the Phoenix area, with a reputation for outstanding leadership, innovation and dedication to the patients and communities we serve. DMG employs over 650 credentialed providers and more than 350 professional/administrative staff as one of the largest physician groups in the Valley. DMG is actively recruiting for a Burn Physician Assistant (PA) in the Surgery Department. The PA will work closely with the attending staff of the Arizona Burn Center at Valleywise Health Medical Center (VWH) in providing quality patient care services in burn care and related injuries. The Arizona Burn Center serves as the State of Arizona’s regional burn center and is nationally verified by the American Burn Association and American College of Surgeons. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Perform history and physical examinations. Work closely with nursing, surgical resident staff and medical students. Enter patient orders as directed by the attending surgeon. Discuss results of medical imaging and laboratory studies with attending staff, resident staff and/or patients. Make daily hospital rounds and write notes on burn service patients both in the Medical/Surgical Area and Burn Intensive Care Unit. Therefore, a good fund of knowledge and experience is needed (will be attained) in the care of the non-critical and critically ill burn patient; as well as technical abilities to perform bedside procedures including burn dressings, bronchoscopy, as well as central and arterial lines. (New Grads are welcome to apply). Assist the attending surgeon and resident staff in the operating room. “Team mentality” with a focus on multidisciplinary approach to burn care. DMG continuously strives for and succeeds in providing a strong and positive work environment through employee appreciation, team collaboration, competitive compensation, mentoring, and great benefits including: A strong healthcare package inclusive of medical, dental, vision – eligible DAY ONE A rich 401(k) with employer match, increasing annually up to 6% Four weeks PTO 10 paid holidays One week of CME with allowance Paid Sick Time and more For consideration, please forward CV by E-mail: practice@dmgaz.org EOE.