Surgery - General Physician Assistant

Company: Lifepoint Health
Location: Sierra Vista
Posted on: June 16, 2026

Job Description:

Your Healing Mission Matters

As a General Surgery Physician Assistant with Canyon Vista Medical Center in Sierra Vista, AZ, you'll be inspired by the community you serve as a valuable member of the Lifepoint Health team, a nationally recognized healthcare organization centered on caring with a local heart for the communities we serve. You'll contribute to our positive, collaborative work environment as a culture champion while having access to the staff, resources and technologies you need to impact patient care. You'll find yourself in a work environment where what truly matters is achievable - from your career goals to your own well-being.

Position Details

This is an opportunity to join an established group of General Surgeons practicing in a hospital affiliated practice. The current surgeons perform a variety of bread-and-butter general surgery procedures, GI procedures, and work in the Advanced Wound Care Center on campus, which includes hyperbaric oxygen chambers.

• Level 3 trauma center
• Prior surgical experience preferred, but not required
• Well-established group
• CVMC has 4 operating rooms and 2 GI procedure rooms
• Outpatient Surgery Center, located on CVMC campus, has 4 operating rooms
• General call rotation 10 days/month

About Our Hospital and Health System

Canyon Vista Medical Center is a 100-bed hospital located in Sierra Vista, AZ, and is part of Lifepoint Health , a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast.

About the Community

Nestled in the San Pedro River Valley, Sierra Vista offers breathtaking mountain views, 300+ days of sunshine, and a low cost of living with big-city amenities nearby.

• Located just 75 miles from Tucson, AZ, 190 miles from Phoenix, AZ, and 280 miles from El Paso, TX, providing access to big-city amenities.
• Close to University of Arizona - Sierra Vista Campus and Cochise College, offering excellent educational opportunities.
• Known as the Hummingbird Capital of the U.S., Sierra Vista boasts top birdwatching spots, hiking trails, and access to Coronado National Memorial and the San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area.

Our compensation package can include:

• Competitive base salary
• Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance
• Paid time off and retirement plan
• Comprehensive health and well-being benefits
• Student loan repayment assistance
• Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowance and days
• Paid professional liability and malpractice coverage
• Marketing and practice growth assistance

Canyon Vista Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Canyon Vista Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

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