OhioHealth

PA Surg First Assist

OhioHealth • $85K — $100K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field
  • Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) by the American Heart Association
  • Nationally certified by the NCCPA or equivalent
  • Experience in surgical settings
  • Strong independent clinical decision-making skills

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with surgeons during operations to assist in various specialties
  • Execute invasive procedures as necessary
  • Ensure quality outcomes and drive improvement initiatives
  • Adhere to patient safety and organizational standards as an HRO
  • Maintain up-to-date Supervision Agreement or Standard Care Arrangement with a supervising physician

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a caring environment
  • Support for continuous learning and professional development
  • Participation in initiatives aimed at achieving excellence in healthcare
  • Focus on safety and quality in patient care
Full Job Description

Job Description Summary:

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP), Physician Assistant (PA) or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) including Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) or Nurse Practitioner (NP), work in collaboration with the surgeon in the operating room, whether hospital-based inpatient or same-day surgery setting, serving as a Surgery First Assist in a variety of specialties. Performs invasive procedures and requires a high level of independent clinical decision-making. 

Responsibilities And Duties:

Works under direction and in consultation/collaboration with physician and may perform services authorized by the supervising/collaborating physician that are part of the physician's normal course of practice and expertise. Promotes quality outcomes and initiatives. Must have a Supervision Agreement (SA) or Standard Care Arrangement (SCA) with a physician in like practice. Practices within applicable state laws, appropriate boards, and in accordance with his/her/their SA/SCA and delineation of privileges.   

As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties.  

The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any time

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree (Required)BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, NCCPA - National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants - American Association of Physician Assistants

Additional Job Description:

Work Shift:

Variable

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

40

Department

Neuro Mansfield

Join us!
... if your passion is to work in a caring environment
... if you believe that learning is a life-long process
... if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industry

About OhioHealth

OhioHealth is a not-for-profit, faith-based health system that has been serving patients in central Ohio since 1891. It operates 12 hospitals, 200+ ambulatory sites, hospice, home health, medical equipment and other health services spanning a 47-county area.
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Size
35,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1891

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