Job Description
Overview
Dignity Health Medical Group works in partnership with St Joseph Hospital Medical Center (SJHMC), the oldest ACS-verified Level I trauma center in central Phoenix. Our teams focus is driven around being leaders in education, centered on evidenced based medicine while ensuring consistent collaboration and communications within the team. Our orthopedic trauma team consists of multiple physicians and advanced practitioners, who partner with both hospital physicians and our trauma surgeons in order to provide the best possible care to our patients.
SJHMC evaluated 100,00 patients in the emergency department and 3,800 trauma patients (up 7%/year, 85% blunt) last year. The trauma bay consists of 10 bays with advanced digital imaging, splinting/orthotic coverage, and anesthesia support. We have excellent subspecialty support, including Nine fellowship trained trauma surgeons, dedicated 24/7 trauma room, 120+ ICU rooms, Barrow Neurological Institute (BNI), Norton Thoracic Institute (NTI), and a Team S (special hospitalist service only for the surgical services).
PHOENIZ, ARIZONA :
Phoenix, valley of the sun, is the 5th largest city in the US with approximately 5M people. It has been the fastest growing city the past 5 years in a row. Within the same day, one can ski or hike in Flagstaff or Sedona or swim in the pacific ocean. The Grand Canyon, Lake Powell, Lake Havasu, Sedona, Mt Lemon, Salt River, Horseshoe Bend, Lake Pleasant, and Seguro Lake are all within driving distance. We are a 5 hour drive or 1 hour flight from San Diego or Las Vegas. The weather is awesome 9 months a year with 340+ sunny days a year. When the summer weather is hot you can hop in your pool or drive 2 hours away where the weather is always 30 degrees cooler. Centrally, Phoenix has an 8 square mile park with elevation gains of 1200 feet. The city is connected with endless canal connections to ride your bike, run, or walk.
DIGNITY HEALH MEDICAL GROUP OVERVIEW :
With over 240 physicians and 800 total employees, Dignity Health Medical Group - Arizona is a comprehensive, integrated, multispecialty, academic medical group that serves Dignity Health St. Josephs and Westgate Medical Centers, Chandler Regional Medical Center, and Mercy Gilbert Medical Center. The physicians of DHMG - AZ are regularly involved with clinical duties, as well as academics and translational bench research, keeping the enhancement of care and the patient experience at the forefront of the work that they do.
ABOUT THE CULTURE OF DIGNITY HEALTH:
Dignity Health, as part of CommonSpirit Healththe largest not-for-profit healthcare organization in the nation. The mission of Dignity Health Medical Group is consistent with Dignity Health's mission and St. Joseph's guiding principles with a focus on innovative clinical care and the pursuit of excellence through scholarly activities. As part of the Dignity Health hospital system, DHMG has full access to the staff and all facilities on our hospital campuses. This unique relationship with our hospital allows Dignity Health Medical Group to provide its patients with state-of-the-art patient services including care of the poor and disenfranchised. #HEC
CREIGHTON MEDICAL SCHOOL - PHOENIX:
Creighton medical school - phoenix is the sister medical school based in Nebraska, As of summer of 2021, the medical school has 900 medical students in a beautiful 8 story building on campus. It has a revolutionary Knowledge Donor Program providing life like cadaveric dissection and learning. You will earn an academic ranking commiserate with work and achievement. Creighton provides full CME, research, and publication support. Future goals will be an orthopaedic residency and orthopaedic trauma fellowship programs in combination with Chandler Regional Medical Center.
Responsibilities
Orthopaedic Trauma Surgeon
Dignity Health Medical Group - Arizona
CommonSpirit Health System
Phoenix, Arizona
Position Details
Based out of St Joseph Hospital Medical Center (SJHMC)
Fellowship Trainingin Orthopedic Trauma
Work Schedule 1:5 call
Full APP call coverage 24/7
Dedicated ortho trauma OR room/staff 7 days/week
Academic Position with Creighton Medical School - Phoenix
What We Offer
Competitive salary
Sign-on bonus and Relocation
Excellent benefits package
Fully funded pension IN ADDITION TO 403B match
CME Benefits
Per-Occurrence based Med Mal (no need for Tail!)
Loan repayment through Bright Horizons (for qualified candidates only)
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
MD/DO
Board Certification
Must have or be eligible for Arizona state medical license
Acceptable completion of an ACGME accredited residency program with current ABMS board certification
A passion for providing clinically excellent care
Ability to achieve full and unrestricted hospital privileges at Dignity Health Arizona hospitals
Pay Range
$267.69 - $369.24 /hour Dignity Health
Job Tags
Summer work, Relocation, Relocation bonus,