Physician Assistant - Orthopedic Surgery

Banner University Medical Center Tucson, in partnership with the University of Arizona College of Medicine Tucson, is seeking a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join its expanding Orthopedic Surgery team with a specialized focus on osteoporosis care. This position supports a collaborative academic practice dedicated to comprehensive osteoporosis management, including the evaluation and treatment of orthopedic fragility fractures and metabolic bone health optimization.

The selected provider will collaborate with orthopedic surgeons, residents, fellows, and multidisciplinary care teams in outpatient clinic settings. This role offers an exceptional opportunity for a provider interested in practicing within an academic medical environment while developing specialized expertise in osteoporosis management.

Essential Functions:

• Assess, diagnose, and manage osteoporosis in orthopedic fracture patients
• Collaborate with orthopedic surgeons, residents, advanced practice providers, and interdisciplinary care teams
• Provide comprehensive patient education on bone health, osteoporosis treatment options, and injury prevention strategies
• Promote bone health awareness initiatives to prevent recurrent fractures
• Order and interpret diagnostic studies, including bone mineral density scans, laboratory tests, and radiographic imaging
• Prescribe and monitor evidence-based osteoporosis treatment regimens
• Coordinate referrals and facilitate care transitions to primary care providers and subspecialty services
• Monitor clinical outcomes and promote adherence to evidence-based best practices
• Provide care across designated Banner University Medical Center Tucson outpatient clinic locations

Minimum Qualifications:

• Current, unrestricted Arizona Physician Assistant license or Nurse Practitioner certification
• Current BLS and CPR certification
• Active DEA registration and prescribing privileges
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a collaborative academic setting
• Orthopedic, rheumatology, endocrinology, osteoporosis, or musculoskeletal experience preferred
• Highly qualified new graduates with a demonstrated interest in orthopedics and osteoporosis/bone health are encouraged to apply.

Work Schedule:

• Full Time | Monday through Friday |Day shift
• No call | No weekends

Banner Benefits:

You take care of others. Let us take care of you. At Banner, your benefits package is all about your well-being. But that's more than just basic medical, dental and vision coverage it's everything that makes you uniquely you, from your emotional health to your family to your satisfaction at work.

• Paid Sick Time, Time Off, Malpractice, and CME (plus CME allowance!)
• Legal, Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• Pet, Auto, and Home Insurance included in Voluntary Benefit Options
• Adoption Assistance, Fertility Benefits, and Parental Leave Support
• Resources available for pet care, childcare, elder care, housekeeping, and tutoring
• 24/7 Confidential Mental Health Support, plus coordination of child and elder care
• Well-Being Program, including healthy-habit building, fitness challenges, nutrition guides, on-demand webinars, sleep guides, mindfulness, and more!
• Financial wellness resources, including 401k with matching or 401b deferred retirement plan options, employee perks and discounts

PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR CV FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION!

As an equal opportunity employer, Banner University Medical Group (BUMG) recognizes the power of culture and community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences and backgrounds. BUMG is an EEO Employer.

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