Position Summary:The Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) will function as an integral member
of the surgical team, providing advanced practitioner support in the pre- and post-
operative settings, inpatient/outpatient care areas and operating room. The provider will
work closely with surgeons, residents, and other members of the multidisciplinary team to
ensure high-quality, efficient, and patient-centered care.
This position will be somewhat specialty-specific, focusing on assigned surgical
subspecialties, but will also require cross-training to provide coverage in the absence of
residents or a surgeon's primary physician assistant or nurse practitioner
Schedule:• Schedule: Four (4) 10-hour shifts per week
• Call Requirements: One evening of night call per week and participation in a 1-in-6 weekend call rotation **If called in, you have 30 minutes to be onsite*
Key ResponsibilitiesClinical and Surgical Duties:- Assist the surgeon in preparation for surgery
- Conduct pre- and post-operative patient evaluations, rounds, and documentation.
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests as appropriate and communicate findings to
- the surgical team.
- Provide cross-coverage in the Medical Group and support across specialties as
- appropriate.
- Participate in the development and implementation of patient care plans.
- Assists during surgical procedures, following all applicable standards and
- protocols.
- Perform wound closure, dressing application, and post-operative care as directed
- by the attending surgeon
Operational Responsibilities:- Monitor and optimize patient flow in inpatient and outpatient settings to reduce delays and improve throughput.
- Collaborate with scheduling teams to ensure efficient use of operating room time
- and resources.
- Support compliance with regulatory standards and accreditation requirements.
Administrative and Educational Duties:- Maintain accurate and timely medical records in accordance with hospital policies and regulatory standards.
- Participate in ongoing education, training, and skills development to maintain cross-specialty competency.
- Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and departmental goals
Qualifications:• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program.
• Current, valid state license (PA or NP) and appropriate certification (NCCPA or
ANCC/AANP).
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required.
• Minimum of 1-2 years of surgical or perioperative experience preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Physical and Work Environment Requirements:- Ability to stand for extended periods and assist with patient positioning and transfers in and outside of surgical room, inpatient and outpatient environment.
- Flexibility to meet scheduling and on-call requirements, including occasional weekends, evenings, and holidays.
