General Surgery Physician Assistant

Picture a mid-sized mountain community location within 1.5 hours of a major metropolitan area. Imagine filling your lungs with the scent of pine trees as you enjoy a robust outdoor lifestyle. Let your mind wander through the history of the Wild West as you explore a town brimming with history dating back to the days of Wyatt Earp. Envision practicing medicine with a group of like-minded physicians who are dedicated to their community.

Our Community:

• Rich in  history and charm, Prescott’s many historic buildings, museums, state parks and sites offer a wide array of ways to explore and experience the area
• Locally owned and award winning restaurants, bistros and café’s
• Charming shops and boutiques appealing to a wide variety of tastes
• Wide variety of festivals and arts/entertainment throughout the year
• Home to wineries and tasting rooms
• Closest metro area is Phoenix (99 miles) with a population of 1.6 million
• A 4-season climate with low humidity and plenty of sunshine!
• Regional airport with daily flights to Phoenix, Las Vegas and beyond

As our General Surgery Physician Assistant, you will empower Prescott residents, delivering exceptional outpatient and inpatient surgery care so they can regain mobility, reduce pain, and achieve optimal musculoskeletal health. This crucial role directly supports our mission to provide high-quality, patient-centered healthcare within a thriving community.

In this dynamic role, you will be:

• Joining joining a group of four surgeons. 
• Assisting and older population. 
• Projected Volumes: Clinic days up to 20 patients
• Inpatient? Could be 5 or more
• Consults?  Could be 5 or more
• 36 patient facing hours, hospital rounding in am clinic, 1-2 days clinic patients
• Procedures: Hemorrhoid banding in clinic (may assist) Lipoma/cancer removals.
• Call:All ER call coverage is rotated and shared 

To be successful in this role, you must possess a strong clinical background as a General Surgery Physician Assistant, demonstrated proficiency in outpatient surgery management, and the ability to seamlessly transition between clinic, hospital rounds, and surgical assistance. Ideal candidates will have experience with the listed procedures and a commitment to collaborative, patient-focused care.

We are offering a competitive 2 year salary guarantee then RVU-based, a sign-on bonus, full benefits, CME allowance, Malpractice with tail coverage, and relocation assistance for eligible candidates. We also offer a retirement plan with employer match. Qualified candidates may also be eligible for student loan repayment.

Required

PA 

• Degree as a Physician Assistant
• Active or eligible license in the state of Arizona
• Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program
• Minimum 1 years surgical First Assist PA experience, preferably in an acute setting. 
• Must hold and maintain: a.) AZ Regulatory Board of Physician Assistants License, b.) NCCPA - National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant
• Valid DEA registration
• Must meet credentialing criteria for medical staff