Cardiothoracic Surgical First Assistant APP

OhioHealth; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

OhioHealth is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (PA/APRN) to work with the cardiothoracic surgery team in the hospital operating room as a surgical first assistant. Requires high-level clinical decision-making and a strong collaboration with physicians.

Qualified candidates hold a Master’s degree, BLS certification, and NCCPA credentials, with 40-hour work weeks and a focus on patient safety and quality outcomes within a High Reliability Organization context.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required.
• BLS certification (American Heart Association).
• NCCPA certification and foundational physician assistant credentials.

Responsibilities

• Assist the surgeon in the operating room as a surgical first assistant.
• Collaborate with the cardiothoracic team to promote safety, quality and efficiency.

Skills

Clinical decision-making

Education

Master's degree

BLS certification

NCCPA certification

Job description

OhioHealth is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (PA/APRN) to work with the cardiothoracic surgery team in the hospital operating room as a surgical first assistant. Requires high-level clinical decision-making and a strong collaboration with physicians.

Qualified candidates hold a Master’s degree, BLS certification, and NCCPA credentials, with 40-hour work weeks and a focus on patient safety and quality outcomes within a High Reliability Organization context.