Surgical Physician Assistants Needed

Tucson Medical Center is currently recruiting for 2 surgery-based physician assistant roles.

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Cardiac/Thoracic Surgery

TMCH is currently recruiting for a surgical physician assistant to aide the surgeon prior, during and after the procedure. In addition, the SPA will help prepare patients for surgery, monitor vitals and help to monitor the recovery process once the patient leaves the operating room. The ideal candidate for this role will have at least 1 years' experience as a PA in an acute care environment performing cardiac and thoracic procedures.

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General Surgery Support TMCH is currently recruiting for an acute care nurse practitioner or physician assistant to help support our surgicalist program. This program is designed to work with a group of general surgeons to perform a broad range of procedures from excising small skin lesions, cysts and colectomies to complex gallbladder removals and complex hernia repairs. The role would include pre-op/post-op rounding on units, OR scheduling of cases and ensuring the post-op clinic runs smoothly. PA will work 4, 10-hour shifts and 2 weekend days per month.

About TMC Health

Tucson Medical Center, licensed at more than 600 beds, has been Tucson’s locally governed nonprofit regional hospital for more than 75 years. TMC is Southern Arizona’s leading provider for emergency care and pediatric care (including Tucson’s first Pediatric Emergency Department), with intensive care units for adults, children and newborns. Other specialty areas include women’s, maternity, cardiac care, orthopedic, neuroscience, hospice, surgical, vascular and geropsychiatric care.

We earned The Joint Commission's Gold Seal for Hospital Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with the commission's performance standards. Key collaborations include our alignment with Abacus Health, a Southern Arizona accountable care organization; membership in the Mayo Clinic Care Network; and partnership in the Southern Arizona Hospital Alliance. Additionally, TMC Health has a joint venture with El Rio Health in creating the innovative, integrated health centers HealthOn Broadway and HealthOn University.

TMC is also committed to empowering patients to be active partners in their care and has a robust wellness outreach program, including at TMC for Seniors at El Dorado, The Core Health & Wellness Center at La Encantada and Chef Janos Wilder’s Carriage House.

Southern Arizona's locally governed nonprofit health system, TMC Health, is the corporate entity that includes Tucson Medical Center; TMCOne primary and specialty care practices; Benson Hospital, Northern Cochise Community Hospital and their affiliates.