Surgery - General Physician Assistant
Company: CommonSpirit Health
Location: Phoenix
Posted on: June 15, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Summary and Responsibilities
We are seeking a dedicated profession to join our team!
Dignity Health at St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center
(SJHMC) in alignment with the Dignity Health Cancer Institute
(DHCI), Dignity Health Medical Group (DHMG), and Creighton School
of Medicine is seeking a Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic (HBP)
Surgeon. Our disease-site specific, comprehensive,
multidisciplinary cancer program continues to grow in volume,
programs and clinical trials. Our academic involvement with the
Creighton University Arizona Health Education Alliance residency
programs also continues to grow.
This position will partner with the newly appointed Chief of
Surgical Oncology and the Chair of the Surgery Department. The
surgeon will play a role in the development of HPB Surgery,
Surgical Oncology, and the newly formed Digestive Disease Institute
(DDI), including the multidisciplinary pancreas program. The
surgeon will foster and facilitate the growth of appropriate
clinical trials, facilitate the achievement of the DHCI, DHMG,
SJHMC, and CommonSpirit Health (CSH) goals and quality initiatives
and performance improvement projects, and other local and national
efforts as requested. The surgeon will participate in the
appropriate tumor boards. The surgeon may be asked to participate
in recruitment and hiring of team members as needed.
What We Offer:
Job Requirements
The successful candidate:
Fellowship-trained and Board Certified
Has excellent interpersonal, leadership, and communication
skills
Shows evidence of a successful clinical practice
Has teaching and clinical trial experience
Focuses on quality and standards of care
Works collaboratively with other specialties
Is dedicated to delivering high quality, compassionate care and
access to the patients of Phoenix and rural Arizona
Must have or be eligible for an unrestricted Arizona State medical
licensure
Ability to achieve full and unrestricted hospital/surgical
privileges at Dignity Health Arizona hospitals
Acceptable references from supervisor, peer, and subordinate; from
a registered nurse; and potentially from a research mentor
Willing to abide by and promote the Mission, Vision and Values of
CommonSpirit Health
Where You'll Work
The Dignity Health Cancer Institute is a 10 year old,
beautiful, 220,000 s.f., dedicated outpatient oncology facility
located on the Phoenix Biomedical Campus. The Campus is less than 2
miles from St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, in the heart
of Phoenix, AZ. Other residents of the Phoenix Biomed Campus
include The University of Arizona, Arizona State University,
Translational Genomics and a host of biomedical startup companies.
DHCI offers comprehensive oncology services including dedicated
disease-site specialists for Breast, GYN, GI, HPB, GU, Thoracic,
Head & Neck, Melanoma & soft tissue Sarcoma and Supportive
Care/Survivorship services. The Cancer Institute services also
include Infusion, Radiation, Diagnostic Imaging, Interventional
Radiology, Endoscopy, Genetic Counseling, Social Work, Clinical
Nutrition and Sexual Health after Cancer services.
SJHMC is a 571-bed, not-for-profit hospital that provides a wide
range of health, social and support services. Founded in 1895 by
the Sisters of Mercy, St. Joseph's was the first hospital in the
Phoenix area, is the flagship hospital of Dignity Health, and a
member of CommonSpirit Health, the largest not-for-profit health
system in the US. More than 125 years later, St. Joseph's remains
dedicated to its mission of caring for the poor and
underserved.
U.S News & World Report routinely ranks St. Joseph's among the top
hospitals in the United States for Neurology and Neurosurgery. In
addition, St. Joseph's boasts the Creighton University School of
Medicine at St. Joseph's, and a strategic alliance with Phoenix
Children's Hospital. The hospital is also a respected center for
high-risk obstetrics, neuro-rehabilitation, orthopedics, and other
medical services. St. Joseph's is considered a sought-after
destination hospital for treating the most complex cases from
throughout the world. Every day, approximately 20% of patients have
traveled from outside of Arizona and the United States to seek
treatment at St. Joseph's.
Compensation:
We offer a competitive salary and generous benefits package,
including premium-free insurance options, a matched 403b,
employer-funded pension plan, relocation allowance for applicable
physicians, CME benefits, and malpractice insurance.
St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center is consistently named an
outstanding workplace and one of Arizona's healthiest employers.
Grow your career with one of Arizona's Most Admired Companies.
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Hello humankindness Dignity Health Medical Group is the
employed physician group of Dignity Health Arizona. Dignity Health
Medical Group (DHMG) employs approximately 200 providers and 500
support staff that cover a wide variety of specialties. The medical
group has had tremendous success over the past few years and now
provides more than 73 subspecialty services. The physicians provide
clinical services in their areas of specialty and many serve in
pivotal academic, research and leadership roles. DHMG is also
heavily involved in preparing tomorrow's healthcare providers. DHMG
has 84 medical school students and approximately 200 residents and
fellows throughout the 25 academic programs. Clinical services are
complemented with translational and bench research to augment
medical education for residents and students. 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. Look for us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.
For the health of our community we are proud to announce that we
are a tobacco-free campus
Pay Range
$374,400 - $600,000 /year
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