Internal Medicine

POSITION TITLE: Faculty Physician - Dignity Health Medical Group - AZ (DHMG-AZ).

REPORTS TO: Academic Chairman, Internal Medicine - DHMG

ABOUT THE POSITION:

The Department of Internal Medicine at Dignity Health Medical Group (DHMG) is comprised of a group of nine employed, board-certified physicians and two nurse pracittioners, currently practicing in an outpatient setting near St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center. DHMG Internal Medicine - St. Joseph's as well as our sister primary care practices have been recognized by National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) as a Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH).

Currently, we are looking for a dynamic physician to join our established team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for providing exceptional clinical care and an interest in medical education. Though the pursuit of providing innovative and high-quality clinical care remains the priority of our providers, faculty appointments, research opportunities, quality improvement, and patient advocacy involvement is encouraged for interested physicians.

Through the Creighton University School of Medicine (CUSOM), the DHMG Department of Internal Medicine will continue to provide educational enhancement to medical students and residents who rotate through DHMG Internal Medicine - St. Joseph's in sunny, Phoenix, Arizona. In addition to our unique opportunity to partner with CUSOM in shaping the future of medicine, our department is honored to serve an ethnically and socioeconomically diverse patient population. We welcome applicants who find this patient population and teaching opportunities to be professionally rewarding.

ABOUT PHOENIX, ARIZONA:

Phoenix boasts all the amenities of a large city--including foodie destinations and cultural richness--without the high cost-of-living or overwhelming congestion of New York or Chicago. Whether you are looking to raise a family in the suburbs of the East Valley or cherished Arcadia/Paradise Valley neighborhoods, or you are looking for the hustle and bustle of exciting downtown living, Arizona proves to provide an exceptional living experience to people in all walks of life. With renowned golf-courses, botanical gardens, shopping malls, zoos, arts districts, and A+ schools, Arizonians never struggle to find a solution to their needs and hobbies. For sports enthusiasts, Arizona is home to all four major sports: NFL, NHL, NBA, and MLB. For the adventurers, the Colorado River provides opportunity for floating and fishing, various outdoor trails flaunt breathtaking views, and a day-trip can help Phoenicians escape to the Grand Canyon, the red rocks of Sedona, or the pines (and snow!) up in Flagstaff. Being just a short drive to the beaches of California and Mexico, Arizona really does offer everything to its lifelong residents, and would be the perfect destination for your forever career.

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

With over 240 physicians and 800 total employees, DHMG Arizona is a comprehensive, integrated, multispecialty, academic medical group that serves Dignity Health St. Joseph's and Westgate Medical Centers, Chandler Regional Medical Center, Mercy Gilbert Medical Center, and Mesa General Hospital. 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. www.DHMG.org/Arizona.

ABOUT THE CULTURE OF DIGNITY HEALTH:

Dignity Health, as part of CommonSpirit Health--the largest not-for-profit healthcare organization in the nation--seeks to serve the poor and disenfranchised, while utilizing our healing ministry to promote the health of the entire patient, rather than simply treat their disease. 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.

REQUIREMENTS:

• MD or DO Degree and Board Certification
• Completed ACGME Residency training with current ABMS Board Certification
• Ability to achieve full and unrestricted hospital/surgical privileges at Dignity Health Arizona hospitals
• Active BLS (Basic Life Support) and ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certifications
• Must obtain Arizona State medical licensure prior to starting in the position

OMPENSATION:

We are offering a competitive salary and generous benefits package that includes a matched 403b, employer-funded pension plan, relocation allowance for applicable physicians, CME benefit, and excellent malpractice insurance.

EEO NO J1 Visas; Dignity Health is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, parental status, ancestry, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Name: Shammy Benjamin

Email: Providers@DignityHealth.org

Telephone Number: 888.599.7787

Like its legendary namesake rising out of the ashes, the greater Phoenix area has emerged as one of the bright metropolitan areas of the 21st century. The Phoenix area encompasses more than 20 incorporated cities, including Glendale, Scottsdale, Tempe and Mesa, and all serve as a timeless Southwestern backdrop to the spirit of Puebloans, cowboys, miners and visionaries. Recently, the Census Bureau named Arizona's Maricopa County, which includes the greater Phoenix metro area, the county with the nation's highest annual population growth. Home to more than 4 million residents where everyone has a sunny disposition, the Phoenix area also ranks as the sixth-largest city in the United States. Phoenix is a premier destination offering the best of both worlds: a growing and diverse economy and a great place to live with more than 300 sun-filled days a year and an almost endless supply of attractions including:

• 189 city parks, 33,000 acres of desert preserves and 200 miles of trails
• Host to MLB Spring Training and the annual Fiesta Bowl!
• Home of the Phoenix Open and 200 golf courses
• Professional sports teams including the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Arizona Cardinals.
• Host to 5 Fortune 500 company headquarters
• The Best Mexican Food North of the Border!
• Affordable housing and cost of living
• A family-friendly area, with the Children's Museum of Phoenix, ample youth sports and athletic leagues, the Challenger Space Center Arizona, a wide variety of school options, including public, private, magnet and charter, the Phoenix Zoo, large water parks, SEA LIFE Arizona, and many more!

The Phoenix area is also a destination for people from all over the world to receive outstanding healthcare. This is particularly true of Dignity Health's St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center - home to the world-renown Barrow Neurological Institute and The Norton Thoracic Institute - #1 lung transplant program in the U.S. - as well as many other world-class healthcare services and teaching programs.

Group Description

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. Joseph's and Westgate Medical Centers, Chandler Regional Medical Center, and Mercy Gilbert Medical Center - a flagship region of Dignity Health currently 'headquartered' in San Francisco, California. 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.

Additional Information

Dignity Health Medical Group - Arizona: https://www.dhmg.org/arizona/

Arizona General Hospital: https://www.dignityhealth.org/arizona/locations/arizonageneral

Chandler Regional Medical Center: https://www.dignityhealth.org/arizona/locations/chandlerregional

Mercy Gilbert Medical Center: https://www.dignityhealth.org/arizona/locations/mercygilbert

St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center: https://www.dignityhealth.org/stjosephs/

St. Joseph's Westgate Medical Center : https://www.dignityhealth.org/westgate/

City of Phoenix: https://www.phoenix.gov/

Downtown Phoenix: http://dtphx.org/

Phoenix Chamber of Commerce: http://phoenixchamber.com/

County Resources: https://www.maricopa.gov/

School Districts:

• Cave Creek Unified School District: http://www.ccusd93.org/education/district/district.php?sectionid=1
• Deer Valley Unified School District: http://www.dvusd.org/
• Paradise Valley Unified School District: https://www.pvschools.net/
• Scottsdale Unified School District: https://concrete.susd.org/

Phoenix News: http://www.azcentral.com/local/phoenix/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pg/CityofPhoenixAZ/about/

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