Discover what’s possible in your Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant career in Sierra Vista, Arizona.

We believe in bringing “better” to our local community in Sierra Vista, Arizona—better care, better collaboration, and a deep commitment to the people we serve. If you’re looking for a role that supports both your professional growth and your connection to a vibrant community, we’d love to talk.

People First in Sierra Vista

Local Team Collaboration:

• Join Canyon Vista Medical Center’s close-knit team of eight physicians and five advanced practice providers (APPs).
• Work alongside a diverse group of clinicians who bring a variety of geographic, educational, and training backgrounds to our team. Our physician assistants practice to the top of their scope, with support from attending physicians when needed.
• Teamwork is at the heart of our culture, with colleagues always ready to lend a hand during procedures or shift changes.
• Many team members actively participate in hospital committees, such as the medical executive committee, and lead initiatives to improve patient care and update order sets.
• We are a family-oriented group committed to your wellness and combating burnout. We value work-life balance and provide regular opportunities for engagement and feedback through monthly remote and in-person meetings.

Qualifications:

• Certification required
• Emergency medicine experience preferred
• New grads with previous emergency medicine experience welcome to apply.

Practice in the Heart of the Community

Flexible Scheduling:

• 12 hour shifts
• We’re always there to support each other when covering shifts.
• Full-time employment is 120 hours per month.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide care in a smaller, community-based hospital with a level III trauma designation.
• Annual ED visits 10,000.
• Manage a variety of emergency cases, including triage and fast-track patients.
• Collaborate closely with Sound’s hospital medicine team to ensure a seamless transition of care.
• Work within a multidisciplinary environment supported by 24/7 specialty coverage, including cardiology with a cath lab, general surgery, obstetrics, orthopedics with spine care, neurology (with telestroke support), psychiatry (with an on-site inpatient behavioral health unit), oncology, and nephrology with dialysis capabilities in the ICU.

Living and Working in Sierra Vista:

• Sierra Vista, located an hour southeast of Tucson and nestled among scenic mountains, offers an easy commute to Phoenix. Due to nearby Fort Huachuca, Sierra Vista has a significant military and veteran population. It is renowned for its friendly and welcoming community and is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts.

Purpose-Driven Work with Local Impact

Sierra Vista-Centered Care:

• Our guiding principle is a patient-first approach; ensuring the well-being of our patients is always our top priority.
• As a community-minded team, we are passionate about positively impacting both inside and outside the hospital. Our clinicians take pride in serving the local, diverse population, including underserved groups, and fostering a thriving community.
• We value additions to our team who have a passion for leadership and a commitment to enhancing community health.
• Fluency in Spanish is a welcome asset, enabling even stronger connections with our patients.

Rewards and Benefits:

• Compensation: Excellent total rewards package.
• Benefits:
  • Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, long- and short-term disability.
  • 401k with matching contributions.
  • Paid medical malpractice insurance and tail coverage.
  • Annual CME allowance.