Discover what's possible in your Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant career in Sierra Vista, Arizona. We believe in bringing better to our local community in Sierra Vista, Arizona-better care, better collaboration, and a deep commitment to the people we serve. If you re looking for a role that supports both your professional growth and your connection to a vibrant community, we'd love to talk.
People First in Sierra Vista Local Team Collaboration:
- Join Canyon Vista Medical Center s close-knit team of eight physicians and five advanced practice providers (APPs).
- Work alongside a diverse group of clinicians who bring a variety of geographic, educational, and training backgrounds to our team. Our physician assistants practice to the top of their scope, with support from attending physicians when needed.
- Teamwork is at the heart of our culture, with colleagues always ready to lend a hand during procedures or shift changes.
- Many team members actively participate in hospital committees, such as the medical executive committee, and lead initiatives to improve patient care and update order sets.
- We are a family-oriented group committed to your wellness and combating burnout. We value work-life balance and provide regular opportunities for engagement and feedback through monthly remote and in-person meetings.
Qualifications:
- Certification required
- Emergency medicine experience preferred
- New grads with previous emergency medicine experience welcome to apply.
Practice in the Heart of the Community Flexible Scheduling:
- 12 hour shifts
- We're always there to support each other when covering shifts.
- Full-time employment is 120 hours per month.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide care in a smaller, community-based hospital with a level III trauma designation.
- Annual ED visits 31,000.
- Manage a variety of emergency cases, including triage and fast-track patients.
- Collaborate closely with Sound's hospital medicine team to ensure a seamless transition of care.
- Work within a multidisciplinary environment supported by 24/7 specialty coverage, including cardiology with a cath lab, general surgery, obstetrics, orthopedics with spine care, neurology (with telestroke support), psychiatry (with an on-site inpatient behavioral health unit), oncology, and nephrology with dialysis capabilities in the ICU.
Living and Working in Sierra Vista:
- Sierra Vista, located an hour southeast of Tucson and nestled among scenic mountains, offers an easy commute to Phoenix. Due to nearby Fort Huachuca, Sierra Vista has a significant military and veteran population. It is renowned for its friendly and welcoming community and is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts.
Purpose-Driven Work with Local Impact Sierra Vista-Centered Care:
- Our guiding principle is a patient-first approach; ensuring the well-being of our patients is always our top priority.
- As a community-minded team, we are passionate about positively impacting both inside and outside the hospital. Our clinicians take pride in serving the local, diverse population, including underserved groups, and fostering a thriving community.
- We value additions to our team who have a passion for leadership and a commitment to enhancing community health.
- Fluency in Spanish is a welcome asset, enabling even stronger connections with our patients.
Rewards and Benefits:
- Compensation: Excellent total rewards package.
- Benefits:
- Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, long- and short-term disability.
- 401k with matching contributions.
- Paid medical malpractice insurance and tail coverage.
- Annual CME allowance.
