Surgery - General Physician Assistant

Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgeon

Dignity Health at St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center (SJHMC), in alignment with the Dignity Health Cancer Institute (DHCI), Dignity Health Medical Group (DHMG), and Creighton School of Medicine, is seeking a Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic (HBP) Surgeon. Our disease-site specific, comprehensive, multidisciplinary cancer program continues to grow in volume, programs, and clinical trials. Our academic involvement with the Creighton University Arizona Health Education Alliance residency programs also continues to grow.

This position will partner with the newly appointed Chief of Surgical Oncology and the Chair of the Surgery Department. The surgeon will play a role in the development of HPB Surgery, Surgical Oncology, and the newly formed Digestive Disease Institute (DDI), including the multidisciplinary pancreas program. The surgeon will foster and facilitate the growth of appropriate clinical trials, facilitate the achievement of the DHCI, DHMG, SJHMC, and CommonSpirit Health (CSH) goals and quality initiatives and performance improvement projects, and other local and national efforts as requested. The surgeon will participate in the appropriate tumor boards. The surgeon may be asked to participate in recruitment and hiring of team members as needed.

Job Description

• Partner with the Chief of Surgical Oncology and the Chair of the Surgery Department.
• Play a role in the development of HPB Surgery, Surgical Oncology, and the Digestive Disease Institute.
• Foster and facilitate the growth of appropriate clinical trials.
• Facilitate achievement of DHCI, DHMG, SJHMC, and CSH goals and quality initiatives.
• Participate in appropriate tumor boards.
• Assist in recruitment and hiring of team members as needed.

Requirements

• Fellowship-trained and Board Certified.
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills.
• Evidence of a successful clinical practice.
• Teaching and clinical trial experience.
• Focus on quality and standards of care.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other specialties.
• Dedication to delivering high quality, compassionate care to patients in Phoenix and rural Arizona.
• Must have or be eligible for an unrestricted Arizona State medical licensure.
• Ability to achieve full and unrestricted hospital/surgical privileges at Dignity Health Arizona hospitals.
• Acceptable references from supervisor, peer, subordinate, registered nurse, and potentially from a research mentor.
• Willingness to abide by and promote the Mission, Vision, and Values of CommonSpirit Health.

Community Overview

The Dignity Health Cancer Institute is a 10-year-old, beautiful, 220,000 sq. ft., dedicated outpatient oncology facility located on the Phoenix Biomedical Campus. The campus is less than 2 miles from St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, in the heart of Phoenix, AZ. Other residents of the Phoenix Biomed Campus include The University of Arizona, Arizona State University, Translational Genomics, and a host of biomedical startup companies. DHCI offers comprehensive oncology services including dedicated disease-site specialists for Breast, GYN, GI, HPB, GU, Thoracic, Head & Neck, Melanoma & soft tissue Sarcoma, and Supportive Care/Survivorship services. The Cancer Institute services also include Infusion, Radiation, Diagnostic Imaging, Interventional Radiology, Endoscopy, Genetic Counseling, Social Work, Clinical Nutrition, and Sexual Health after Cancer services.

SJHMC is a 571-bed, not-for-profit hospital that provides a wide range of health, social, and support services. Founded in 1895 by the Sisters of Mercy, St. Joseph's was the first hospital in the Phoenix area, is the flagship hospital of Dignity Health, and a member of CommonSpirit Health, the largest not-for-profit health system in the US. More than 125 years later, St. Joseph's remains dedicated to its mission of caring for the poor and underserved. U.S. News & World Report routinely ranks St. Joseph's among the top hospitals in the United States for Neurology and Neurosurgery. In addition, St. Joseph's boasts the Creighton University School of Medicine at St. Joseph's and a strategic alliance with Phoenix Children's Hospital. The hospital is also a respected center for high-risk obstetrics, neuro-rehabilitation, orthopedics, and other medical services. St. Joseph's is considered a sought-after destination hospital for treating the most complex cases from throughout the world. Every day, approximately 20% of patients have traveled from outside of Arizona and the United States to seek treatment at St. Joseph's.

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and generous benefits package, including premium-free insurance options, a matched 403b, employer-funded pension plan, relocation allowance for applicable physicians, CME benefits, and malpractice insurance.

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Pay Range: $180.00 - $288.46/hour