Pediatric PA General Surgery & Trauma Position | Night Coverage | 3 Shifts/Week + Generous Benefits

Phoenix Children's is actively seeking a Physician Assistant to join the General Surgery & Trauma team here in Phoenix, AZ!

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The Pediatric Surgery Advanced Practice Provider (APP) team provides primarily inpatient support for pre and post op general surgery patients. The APP team works closely with our pediatric surgery fellows and surgical residents on their pediatric rotation.

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THIS POSITION IS FOR NIGHT COVERAGE that will be 3 - 13-hour Night Shifts a week.

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About The Position

• This position will provide overnight coverage for the pediatric general surgery and trauma teams.
• The APP will be expected to follow through on plans made for patients during the day, enter orders, be the primary contact for nursing and family questions, assist with writing notes as needed, facilitate discharges, see consults and direct admissions, attend traumas as needed and admit suspected non accidental trauma patients.
• This is a growing and evolving team and job responsibilities/hours of coverage will change with growth of the APP team and is dependent on fluctuating resident coverage.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will be an acute care trained provider with an emphasis on pediatrics or experience working with inpatient pediatric population.
• Prior inpatient pediatric experience is required to be successful in this role.
• We are looking for someone who is detail oriented, flexible, has good communication and interpersonal skills and interested in working with our growing and ever changing Pediatric Surgery APP team.

About Phoenix Children's

Phoenix Children's is one of the nation's largest pediatric health systems. It comprises Phoenix Children's Hospital — Thomas Campus, Phoenix Children's — East Valley Campus, Phoenix Children's – Avondale Campus, Phoenix Children's Hospital — Arrowhead Campus, four pediatric specialty and urgent care centers, 12 community pediatric practices, 20 outpatient clinics, two ambulatory surgery centers and seven community-service outpatient clinics throughout the state of Arizona. The system provides world-class inpatient, outpatient, trauma, emergency and urgent care and has been serving children and families for 40 years. Phoenix Children's Care Network includes more than 1,405 pediatric primary care providers and specialists who deliver care across more than 75 subspecialties. Alongside our colleagues, collaborators and communities, we're elevating pediatric care, education and innovation, so we can all grow healthier together.