When you join the healthcare team at Phoenix Children’s, you’ll see the world of medicine through the eyes of a child. You’ll be amazed by something new every day, inspired by the capabilities and expertise of your co-workers, and you’ll be able to transform your professional ambitions into reality. Here, you can be part of a growing system that will never outgrow its sense of joy, purpose, or discovery. Grow with us.
We’re looking for lifelong learners who transform curiosity into discovery to join us in an inspiring place—filled with hope, positivity, support, and compassion.
Phoenix Children's Division of Otolaryngology is Hiring a Physician Assistant
Position Details:
- Full-time position with a 10-hour shift, 4 days a week
- Primary outpatient clinic role with potential consults at new hospitals
- Workdays: Monday – Friday with some flexibility
Responsibilities:
- Management of ENT concerns in medically complex pediatric patients
- Inpatient/Outpatient procedures :
- Debridement of ear canals
- Frenotomy
- Rigid nasal endoscopies
- Flexible laryngoscopies
- Foreign body removal (ear and nose)
- Tracheoscopies
- Nasal cautery and more
Requirements:
- At least one year of PA experience in pediatrics or a surgical specialty preferred
- Ability to work autonomously
- Willingness to self-educate if no prior ENT experience (training will be provided)
Inpatient Duties:
- Conduct H&Ps, consults, and rounds on ENT pediatric patients in all units, including post-op care and procedures.
- Manage ENT concerns, tracheostomies, post-operative, and complex airway patients.
- Occasionally assist in the OR with head and neck cases and other procedures.
- Work collaboratively with residents, fellows, APPs, and attendings; strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
- Call Requirements:
- Respond to hospital and parent phone calls from 3pm-7am
- On call 2-3 nights per month, Monday-Friday, variable
Clinic Duties:
- Locations: Main Campus-Phoenix, Mesa, Mercy Gilbert, Estrella, Arrowhead, Avondale
- Clinic Hours: 7am – 5pm
- Perform H&Ps, physical assessments, in-office procedures, and order/review diagnostic tests.
- Engage in multidisciplinary planning and treatment of pediatric ENT patients.
- Assist in reviewing provider health messages.
Qualifications:
- Current BLS certification for Healthcare Provider from the American Heart Association or obtained by start date.
- Current State of Arizona certification as a Physician Assistant or obtained by start date.
- Maintain certificate in National Commission on Certification for Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
- Master’s degree from a nationally accredited ARC-PA program.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, strong verbal communication, and basic computer skills.
Candidates interested in applying for this position should send resumes to:
Chastity Jensen
APP Talent Acquisition Partner
Phoenix Children’s
cocano@phoenixchildrens.com
Phoenix Children’s offers an outstanding work environment, a competitive compensation/benefits package including paid malpractice insurance coverage, paid time off, and access to CME including a professional development course through UptoDate.
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