Colorectal Surgery Advanced Practice Provider – Surgical First-Assist, No Call or Weekends

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health; Lebanon (NH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Division of Colorectal Surgery at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH seeks two Physician Assistants or APRNs with RNFA certification to support surgical and inpatient needs. You will first-assist in the OR and participate in inpatient rounding and discharge planning.

The role includes optional da Vinci First Assistant training and academic appointment consideration. Full-time day shift with schedule flexibility over four or five days; no night or call requirement.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an APRN or PA program.
• National specialty certification as RNFA or NCCPA certification.
• Eligible for NH RN/APRN/PA licensure; DEA and BLS.

Responsibilities

• First-assist in the OR and inpatient care.
• Participate in team-based rounding and discharge planning.
• Collaborate with surgeons, nurses, residents, and AP providers.

Skills

First assist in OR

RNFA certification

Inpatient rounding

Discharge planning

Education

Graduate of APRN or PA program

Job description

Overview

Colorectal Surgery Advanced Practice Provider – Surgical First-Assist, No Call or Weekends

Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center - Lebanon, NH

The Division ofColorectal SurgeryatDartmouth Hitchcock Medical Centerin Lebanon, NH is seeking two Physician Assistant (PA)orAdvanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)with RNFA-certification to serve the surgical and inpatient needs of our growing division. In this role, you will work closely with our highly skilled surgeons, nurses, residents, and advanced practice providers in the OR and inpatient setting to optimize patient care and outcomes. You will first-assist in the OR, as well as participate in team-based inpatient rounding and maintain responsibility for discharge planning.

This position offers the opportunity to complete the da Vinci First Assistant training program, a structured, hands‑on course designed to build proficiency in robotic‑assisted surgery and strengthen your ability to support surgeons in the operating room. The program includes in‑depth education on robotic system setup, instrumentation, troubleshooting, and simulation‑based practice, culminating in a formal certificate of completion. In addition to the da Vinci First Assistant course, broader operating room team education is available to enhance technical skill, efficiency, and confidence when supporting robotic cases.

This candidate is fully integrated into division functions, including weekly conference, teaching, and research projects when applicable. There are ample opportunities to be involved in clinical teaching with residents, fellows, and medical students. A faculty appointment through Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth will be requested.

This is a full‑time day shift position with schedule flexibility over four or five days. There is no night or call requirement for this position. Highly motivated new graduates are encouraged to apply.

Position Highlights:

• Provide inpatient colorectal surgery care with collaborative team support
• Full‑time, flexible scheduling
• No night or call requirement
• Robust onboarding program and mentorship
• Academic appointment with Geisel School of Medicine, recognizing your academic contributions
• Excellent work‑life balance
• Comprehensive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, and malpractice insurance, up to 6% employer retirement match, CME allowance, student loan repayment, and relocation bonus

The Dartmouth Health system stretches over New Hampshire and Vermont and offers the quintessential New England experience. This beautiful area combines history, industry, and business and has been consistently ranked as one of the best places in the US to live and work. Anchored by the academic Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH, the system includes the NCI‑designated Dartmouth Cancer Center, the Children's Hospital at Dartmouth Hitchcock, and the acclaimed Dartmouth Institute, with six affiliated hospitals and multiple Dartmouth‑Hitchcock ambulatory clinics across the region. With destinations like Boston, New York, the seacoast, and ski country within driving distance, the opportunities - both career and personal - truly make New Hampshire the ideal place to work and play.

To learn more about us, benefits, and the area, visit us at DHProviders.org.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited APRN or PA academic program
• National specialty certification as RNFA or certification through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)

Required Licensure/Certifications:

• Eligible for RN licensure in the State of NH (APRN only)
• Eligible for APRN or PA licensure in the State of NH
• Eligible for Federal DEA Registration
• BLS certification