Surgical Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant

Specialy Care$90K — $120K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Certification/licensure as a CSA, LSA, RNFA, PA-C or NP is required.
  • Prior experience as a First Assistant in a surgical setting is essential.
  • Strong relationship-building skills with physicians and a team-oriented mindset are vital.
  • Reliable transportation and flexibility to work at various locations is expected.
  • Effective communication skills with colleagues and hospital personnel are necessary.
  • Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays, is required.
  • Commitment to SpecialtyCare Values: Integrity, Care, Urgency, and Improvement.

Responsibilities

  • Assist surgeons as First or Second Assistant during diverse surgical procedures including orthopedic, general, vascular, and OB/GYN.
  • Perform complex surgical techniques based on physician direction and personal competency.
  • Document all surgical procedures or services accurately on face sheets for billing.
  • Share on-call duties with the surgical team as directed by team leadership.
  • Adhere to established policies and protocols, ensuring all orders are supervised and countersigned by the physician.

Benefits

  • Tuition reimbursement or repayment assistance for further education.
  • Continuing education funding for professional development.
  • Competitive full benefits package including a matching 401K.
  • Generous paid time off (PTO) policy.
  • Coverage for certification maintenance costs.
Full Job Description
Surgical Physician Assistant

As a Surgical Nurse Practitioner with SpecialtyCare you will act as a First Assistant to the surgeon(s) during surgical procedures and perform complex surgical techniques as needed and directed by the physician. In this role you will work in various surgical specialties.

We are looking for surgical assistants with robotics experience. We offer steady, full time hours, stability, competitive pay, tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, a variety of work to expand your skill sets, and an excellent benefits package.

Job Responsibilities
  • Acts as First Assistant or Second Assistant to surgeon during surgical procedures i.e., holds retractors, ties off vessels and tissues, repairs incisions and lacerations, cuts and cauterizes tissues, etc., as needed and as directed for wide variety of surgical cases i.e., orthopedic, general surgery, vascular, OB/GYN, etc. Performs complex surgical techniques as needed and as directed by physician.
  • All other specific tasks delegated by supervising physician in accordance to the incumbent's knowledge and experience developed under the supervising physician
  • Documents all procedures and/or services to patients on face sheets and processes face sheets in accordance with established procedures to ensure accurate billing to patient accounts
  • Shares on-call responsibilities with the rest of the team as directed by team leader
  • Performs all activities in accordance with established policies and protocols i.e., all orders supervised and countersigned by physician, etc.


Requirements
  • Must hold certification/licensure as a CSA, LSA, RNFA, PA-C or NP.
  • Previous surgical experience as a First Assistant.
  • Ability to build and maintain business relationships and retain and grow the business.
  • Must possess strong physician/surgeon relationship skills and team mentality.
  • Reliable transportation and willingness to work at multiple locations as needed.
  • Ability to communicate and work effectively with team members, hospital staff and physicians.
  • Ability to work flexible hours as scheduled, including weekends and holidays, and to be on-call as scheduled. Must be able to respond to calls or pages within 30 minutes.
  • Lives the SpecialtyCare Values- Integrity, Care, Urgency, and Improvement.


Benefits

SpecialtyCare is committed to supporting professional growth for our associates. Each associate is allocated funds for continuing education, membership fees, and dues for professional associations. We also provide tuition reimbursement or tuition repayment assistance. We provide a full benefits package including a matching 401K and generous PTO plan. We also cover the cost of maintaining certification.

SpecialtyCare is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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