Description

About AZCCPP
Arizona Center for Chronic Pelvic Pain (AZCCPP) is one of the world’s most renowned pelvic pain practices, located in Scottsdale, Arizona, adjacent to HonorHealth Shea Hospital. Our center specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of pudendal neuralgia, pudendal nerve entrapment, pelvic floor pain, severe endometriosis, and the full spectrum of conditions leading to chronic pelvic pain in both women and men.

We attract patients from across the United States and around the globe—including Europe, Australia, Asia, and Africa—who seek our expertise when other treatments have failed. Led by Dr. Michael Hibner, current President of the AAGL (American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists), our multidisciplinary team combines advanced surgical techniques with comprehensive non-surgical care to deliver life-changing outcomes.

The Opportunity
We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Physician Assistant with a strong surgical focus to join our growing team. The primary role of this position is first-assisting in the operating room for complex pelvic pain surgeries. This is an exceptional opportunity to work alongside a world-renowned pelvic pain surgeon, develop advanced surgical skills, and make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients with the most challenging chronic pain conditions.

Key Responsibilities
     First-assist in the operating room for advanced surgical procedures

     Assist with pudendal nerve decompression, robotic Da Vinci endometriosis surgery, mesh removal, and other complex pelvic surgeries

     Operate as bedside assistant during Da Vinci robotic surgical cases

     Assist with office-based procedures including nerve blocks and botulinum toxin injections

     Round on and manage post-operative inpatients

     Evaluate and manage follow-up patients in the clinical setting as needed

     Assist with medication refills, patient inquiries, and care coordination

     Coordinate care with our pelvic floor physical therapist, Kayla Koren, DPT

     Participate in an on-call schedule that rotates among all providers – call consists of answering occasional patient questions and assisting with very infrequent surgical emergencies

Why Join AZCCPP?
     Work at one of the world’s leading pelvic pain centers, treating some of the most complex cases that no one else will take on

     Lower patient volume with longer appointment times, allowing for thorough, individualized patient care

     Train directly with Dr. Michael Hibner, a globally recognized surgeon, current President of the AAGL (American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists), and one of the world’s most renowned pudendal nerve experts

     Participate in innovative procedures using the latest surgical technology

     Develop subspecialty expertise in pelvic pain and nerve surgery – a rare and highly sought-after skillset that few PAs in the country possess

     Be part of a small, close-knit team with direct mentorship, minimal bureaucracy, and no corporate overhead

     Be part of a compassionate team that transforms the lives of patients who have often exhausted all other options

     Enjoy living and working in beautiful Scottsdale, Arizona – over 300 days of sunshine, world-class dining, endless outdoor recreation, and one of the lowest state income tax rates in the country

     Excellent work-life balance – work-from-home Fridays, weekends generally off with only rare hospital rounding and occasional urgent calls from patients, and a light shared on-call rotation

Requirements

     Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program with current NCCPA certification

     Active Arizona PA license (or ability to obtain prior to start date)

     Surgical first-assist experience strongly preferred

     Background in urology, urogynecology, or colorectal surgery preferred

     Experience with or strong familiarity with the Da Vinci robotic surgical system

     Comfort and confidence in the operating room environment

     Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills

     Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a compassionate, patient-centered approach

     Enthusiasm and willingness to learn – extensive pelvic pain experience is not required; we provide comprehensive training