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Surgery PA Needed in Beautiful Reno, Nevada
King Of Prussia, Pennsylvania, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician Assistant
Specialty Surgery-General
Degree Required MPAS/MHS/MMSc/MPH
Position Type Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment Hospital
Location Sparks, Nevada, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 1/09/23
Northern Nevada Medical Group is hiring a Surgery Physician Assistant for a position in the beautiful and growing Reno/Sparks community.

Position will provide coverage at Northern Nevada Medical Center and the new Sierra Medical Center as well as in the clinic
Candidate will perform dual role between hospitals and clinic setting helping the physicians with hospital rounding, assisting with surgeries, and seeing patients in the clinic
Current clinic is staffed with two General Surgery Physicians who both have a focus on Foregut/GERD procedures
While volumes can vary, an APP will average 10 to 20 patients per provider per day in office, with 10 patients per day in hospital
This position has the potential to assist the physicians with call coverage as well as travel to one of our rural locations to support the physician there
Compensation includes a competitive salary plus employed benefits
**REQUIRED** First Assist Certification in order to obtain hospital privileges
Ideal candidates will have at least one year of recent practice experience
The Northern Nevada Health System (NNHS) encompasses Northern Nevada Medical Center, Northern Nevada Medical Group, Quail Surgical Center, and Northern Nevada Sierra Medical Center, the first full-service hospital built in the region in over a century. NNHS is committed to maintaining and improving the well-being of the community and prides itself on quality services, patient satisfaction, safety, and employee engagement.

Reno/Sparks is a rapidly growing community located within 45-minutes of Lake Tahoe. Reno/Sparks enjoys a distinctive reputation as a leading special events venue, as well as a growing economic hub with several businesses moving to the area including Tesla, Apple, and Amazon. Channeling the crystal waters of Lake Tahoe, the Truckee River runs leisurely through downtown Reno. Numerous mountain ranges rise ruggedly from the desert basin, providing stunning views and unmatched sunsets. Reno/Sparks residents are conveniently located within a short driving distance to Sacramento and San Francisco, while Las Vegas is just a short 45-minute flight.