PA Surg First Assist

OhioHealth; Mansfield Woodhouse; On-site; GBP 72,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

OhioHealth in Mansfield is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (PA/APRN) to work as a Surgery First Assist in neuro surgery. The role involves assisting in the operating room, collaborating with surgeons, and delivering high-quality patient care in a fast-paced environment.

The candidate must hold a Bachelor’s degree, BLS certification, and NCCPA certification, with adherence to a Supervision/SCA agreement and state regulations. A focus on safety, quality and efficiency is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• BLS certification from American Heart Association.
• NCCPA certification required; physician assistant certification.
• Membership or certification with AAAPA is noted.

Responsibilities

• Provide surgical first assist in OR under supervision.
• Collaborate with surgeon and care team to ensure patient safety and quality outcomes.
• Follow SA/SCA and delineation of privileges; adhere to state laws and scopes of practice.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association

NCCPA - National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants

American Association of Physician Assistants

Job description

We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more – in our careers and in our communities.

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

Equal Employment Opportunity

OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment