Cardiac Surgery PA — Surgical First Assistant (EVH)

AP Health; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

Short- and long-term disability insurance

401(k) retirement plan with matching

Participation in Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP)

Paid state license and malpractice coverage

Annual $1,500 CME allocation

Generous PTO

Job summary

AP Health in Nashville, TN is looking for a Physician Assistant – Cardiac Surgery to function as a Surgical First Assistant in the Operating Room. The ideal candidate will have over 2 years of experience, a valid Tennessee state license, and BLS/ACLS certifications. Benefits include comprehensive medical and dental insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan with matching, and generous PTO. This position also offers an annual CME allocation with paid days off for training.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience functioning as a surgical first assistant.
• Current Tennessee state license or active first-assistant certification.
• Active BLS and ACLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Function as a Surgical First Assistant in the Operating Room.
• Conduct comprehensive and problem-focused histories and physical examinations.
• Provide rotating weekend and night CVOR coverage.

Skills

Surgical First Assistant experience

Independent call-taking

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Education

Current Tennessee state license

Board certification by NCCPA

Job description

AP Health in Nashville, TN is looking for a Physician Assistant – Cardiac Surgery to function as a Surgical First Assistant in the Operating Room. The ideal candidate will have over 2 years of experience, a valid Tennessee state license, and BLS/ACLS certifications. Benefits include comprehensive medical and dental insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan with matching, and generous PTO. This position also offers an annual CME allocation with paid days off for training.