Surgery - Thoracic Physician Assistant

Northwest Medical Center is seeking a Cardiothoracic Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join its ICU team in Tucson, Arizona. This is a hospital-employed opportunity within a large, busy multispecialty group, offering strong clinical support, competitive compensation, and the ability to work closely with complex cardiothoracic surgical patients in a high-acuity inpatient setting. At Northwest Medical Center, you ll be part of Community Health Systems, a national network of regional hospitals with a shared mission to deliver high-quality care where it s needed most close to home!

Position Highlights

• Hospital-employed Cardiothoracic ACNP or PA opportunity
• PRN consideration available
• 100% inpatient ICU-based role
• Must have ICU experience
• Responsible for assisting with ICU procedures
• Post-operative management of open-heart and lung surgery patients
• Review of pre-operative labs and imaging studies
• Discharge management for post-surgical patients
• Collaborative multispecialty ICU team environment

Comprehensive Benefits Package May Include

• Competitive salary
• Commencement bonus
• Relocation assistance
• Malpractice coverage
• Excellent health, dental, vision, and 401(k) benefits
• Annual CME allowance
• Referral bonuses

If you re ready to take the next step in your career, we want to hear from you.
Apply today.

Send your CV and letter of interest to Barry Edsell at or reach out directly with any questions at

About the Hospital

Northwest Medical Center is a 287-bed acute care hospital serving northwest Tucson and surrounding communities. The hospital provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services, including emergency care, surgical services, cardiology, women's health, diagnostic imaging, rehabilitation services, and specialty care. As a long-standing healthcare provider in southern Arizona, Northwest Medical Center plays a central role in delivering coordinated care across the region in collaboration with affiliated hospitals, urgent care centers, surgery centers, and physician practices.

Community

Northwest Tucson and the nearby Oro Valley offer a high quality of life with more than 300 days of sunshine annually, access to the Sonoran Desert, and abundant outdoor recreation, including hiking, biking, and golf. The area features cultural events, shopping districts, higher education institutions such as The University of Arizona, and a diverse culinary scene. Strong schools, affordable housing, and a growing economy make the region attractive for families and professionals.