District Medical Group·Phoenix, Arizona
Provide surgical support for hand, plastic, reconstructive, and urology services during nights and weekends. Responsibilities include performing patient examinations, assisting in the operating room, and managing inpatient and emergency department care.
District Medical Group (DMG) is well known as a respected leader in the healthcare industry in the Phoenix area, with a reputation for outstanding leadership, innovation and dedication to the patients and communities we serve. DMG is one of the largest physician groups in the Valley, with over 450 dedicated physicians/APP’s, supported by approximately 100 skilled professional/administrative team members.
DMG is actively recruiting for a Physician Assistant (PA), in the department of Surgery of DMGto support our surgical subspecialties services, specifically assisting our hand, plastic & reconstructive, and urology service lines. The position will assist the attending surgeons on the services to deliver quality patient care services at Valleywise Health Medical Center (VWH), a public hospital and state and American College of Surgeons designated Level 1 Trauma and Burn Center.
The position is part of a team rotation that specifically covers nights and weekends for these surgical subspecialties, schedule offers flexibility; more details provided during interview.
· Provide consultation and history and physical examinations of patients in both the inpatient and emergency department settings
· Enter patient orders as directed
· Review and discuss results of medical imaging and laboratory studies with attending physician, hospital staff, resident(s), and/or patients as appropriate
· Make hospital rounds and write notes daily on patients
· Prepare discharge summaries
· Assist attending surgeon(s) in the operating room
· Perform emergency department and/or bedside procedures as directed or delegated by supervising physician
practice@dmgaz.org [practice@dmgaz.org]
Must be a qualified Physician Assistant capable of working in a Level 1 Trauma and Burn Center. The candidate must be able to handle a rotation covering nights and weekends.
Market context
In Arizona, physician openings are often shaped by ongoing demand in hospitals, clinics, and specialty care settings, especially where patient volume and care coordination are high. These roles are competitive because employers typically look for strong clinical experience, state licensure, and specialty background; in this posting, the requirements are AI-summarized from the original job description, helping you review fit faster. If you are considering applying, confirm your Arizona license status and align your experience with the listed respiratory care and vascular access background before submitting.