Pediatric Plastic Surgery Physician Assistant

When you join the healthcare team at Phoenix Children’s, you’ll see the world of medicine through the eyes of a child. You’ll be amazed by something new every day, inspired by the capabilities and expertise of your co-workers, and you’ll be able to transform your professional ambitions into reality.

Here, you can be part of a growing system that will never outgrow its sense of joy, purpose or discovery. Grow with us.

We’re looking for lifelong learners who transform curiosity into discovery to join us in an inspiring place filled with hope, positivity, support, and compassion.

Pediatric Plastic Surgery Physician Assistant

Phoenix Children’s Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery is a busy 7 surgeon division with locations in both the East and West Valley in addition to the Phoenix Main Campus.

This position will support a pediatric plastic surgeon who specializes in Hand Surgery, Microvascular Surgery, and general pediatric plastic surgery.

The PA will assist in the OR for a variety of plastic surgery procedures and, in addition, will run their own post-op clinic concurrently with the surgeon.

The PA will be working alongside attendings, residents and other PAs and must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

The position will include weekday and some weekend and holiday call coverage in conjunction with a surgeon. The call is rotated among APPs and a resident and will require answering hospital and outpatient phone calls and assisting with any urgent surgeries.

Responsibilities include :

• OR 1st Assist
• Patient Evaluation Post-Op Population
• Entering Procedure Orders
• Rounding on inpatients
• Seeing new inpatient and ED consultations
• Daily EHR Documentation
• Answering questions from bedside RN’s and pharmacy
• Coordinating patient discharge.

Certifications

• Current BLS certification for Healthcare Provider from the American Heart Association or obtained by start date.
• Current State of Arizona certification as a Physician Assistant or obtained by start date.
• Maintain certificate in National Commission on Certification for Physician Assistants (NCCPA).

Education

Master’s degree from nationally accredited ARC-PA program.

Special Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills, strong verbal communication, and basic computer skills.

Phoenix Children’s offers an outstanding work environment, a competitive compensation / benefits package including paid malpractice insurance coverage, paid time off, and access to CME including a professional development course through UptoDate.

Interested applicants are encouraged to submit a CV or apply online :

Chastity Jensen

Physician Talent Acquisition Partner Phoenix Children’s

O : (602) 933-5638

[email protected]

https : / / careers.phoenixchildrens.com / Positions / Posting / 885446