Physician Assistant Internship - Emergency Medicine - Banner Desert Medical Center

Mesa, AZ - Seeking Advanced Providers for Emergency Medicine Internship

Gain Valuable Experience and Opportunities to Expand Your Knowledge

Vituity's 6-month internship program is designed for Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners wishing to enter the field of Emergency Medicine who have no prior Emergency Room practice (including new graduates) and want to gain experience.

Join the Vituity Team. At Vituity, our core values matter. We embody a Culture of Caring by approaching every human interaction with compassion and heart. With a Servant Leadership philosophy, we focus on what we can accomplish when we put our patients and colleagues first. An Ownership Mentality means we all have mutual accountability to drive positive change for Vituity as a whole. Finally, our focus on Innovation enables all of us to re-imagine healthcare and bring about lasting change. Ultimately, we are unified around the common purpose of transforming healthcare to improve lives, and we believe everyone has a role to play in that. Help us shape the future of healthcare.

Vituity Locations: Vituity has opportunities at 450 practice locations across the country, serving 8 million patients a year. With Vituity, if you ever need to move, you can take your job with you.

The Opportunity

• The PAEM Internship started in 2007 and has successfully helped Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners gain Emergency Department clinical experience.
• Training begins in November/December and lasts for 6 months.
• Interns are expected to commit 40 hours/week throughout the program.
• The Banner Desert PGPA will receive a rate of $45 for the first two months, $50 for the next two months, and $55 for the remaining two months.
• At the conclusion of the program, all efforts are made to help successful Interns secure regular employment with Vituity.
• Applications currently being accepted; all application requirements must be met to be considered.
• AZ license required.
• No experience necessary; new grads encouraged to apply.
• Note that the PGPAs receive the benefits of an AP but because of the temporary nature of the position, PGPAs are not entitled to CME money. This is a temporary internship for 6 months but has the potential to turn into a full-time role.

Required Experience and Competencies

• Cover letter.
• Current CV.
• Three (3) letters of recommendation from Preceptors, Instructors, or Supervisors.

The Practice

Banner Desert Medical Center - Mesa, Arizona

• A 669-bed non-profit, short-term, acute care hospital with an annual volume of 70k adult care and 30k pediatric care.
• Level 1 trauma center.
• 82 hours of daily Physician coverage, 60 hours of daily NP/PA coverage, and EM scribe coverage.
• Serves as one of the largest and most comprehensive Cardiac Care programs in Arizona.
• Serves as a tertiary referral center for the East Valley of metropolitan Phoenix.
• State of the art technology, including 3D cancer technology and da Vinci surgical robots.

The Community

• Just outside of Phoenix, Arizona, Mesa is the ultimate desert playground, with a variety of hobbies, outdoor activities, and cultural experiences to enjoy.
• Unparalleled natural beauty surrounds the city, with canyon-carved waterways, hiking trails, Sonoran Desert and Tonto National Forest all within short reach.
• Food is a hotspot here, with a mixture of global cuisines and southwestern fare found at world-class restaurants, cafes, or your local coffee shop.

Benefits & Beyond*

Vituity cares about the whole you. With our comprehensive benefits package, we are mindful of what matters most, and support your needs of today and your plans for the future.

• Superior health plan options.
• Dental, Vision, Life and AD&D coverage, and more.
• Top Tier 401(k) retirement savings plans that offers a $1.20 match for every dollar up to 6%.
• Variety of Pre-Tax Savings Accounts including HSA, FSA, Dependent Care and Commuter Benefits.
• Time Off when you need it: Start with 4 weeks PTO annually and increase to 6 weeks with tenure, plus generous sick leave.
• Flexible scheduling for work/life balance.
• Yearly annual cash bonus.
• Professional Expense Reimbursement for medical staff dues, states licenses, DEA license, and national recertification fees.
• Up to $1,500 annual allowance for medical education courses and professional memberships.
• Student Loan Refinancing Options.
• EAP, travel assistance and identify theft included.
• Free education opportunities for personal and professional growth.
• Several wellness programs that focus on provider wellbeing and health.
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives including LGBTQ+ History, Dia de los Muertos Celebration, Money Management/Money Relationship, and more.
• Purpose-driven culture focused on improving the lives of our patients, communities, and employees.

We are unified around the common purpose of transforming healthcare to improve lives and we believe everyone has a role to play in that. We know that when we work together across sites and specialties as an integrated healthcare team, we can exceed the expectations of our patients and the hospitals and clinics we work in. If you are looking to make a difference, from clinical to corporate, Vituity is the place to do it. Come grow with us.

Vituity appreciates differences; our dedication to diversity, equity and inclusion is at the heart of our organization. Vituity does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law. Vituity is committed to complying with all applicable national, state and local laws pertaining to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity.

*Benefits for part-time and per diem vary. Please speak to a recruiter for more information.

Applicants only. No agencies please.