Colorectal Surgery Physician Assistant – Surgical First-Assist, No Call or Weekends

Dartmouth Health; Lebanon (NH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Malpractice insurance

6% employer retirement match

CME allowance

Student loan repayment

Relocation bonus

Job summary

Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH, is seeking two Physician Assistants with RNFA certification to support the Division of Colorectal Surgery. You will first‑assist in the OR and participate in inpatient rounds and discharge planning, collaborating closely with surgeons, nurses, residents, and PAs.

The role includes access to the da Vinci First Assistant training program and education to enhance robotic case support, with an academic appointment through Geisel School of Medicine

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited APRN or PA academic program.
• National specialty certification as RNFA or certification through the NCCPA.

Responsibilities

• First‑assist in the OR and participate in team-based inpatient rounds.
• Maintain responsibility for discharge planning and collaborate with surgeons, nurses, residents, and PAs.
• Engage in weekly conferences, teaching, and research projects when applicable.

Education

RNFA certification

NCCPA certification

Job description

Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center - Lebanon, NH

The Division of Colorectal Surgery at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH is seeking two Physician Assistant (PA) 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 PA licensure in the State of NH
• Eligible for Federal DEA Registration
• BLS certification

Dartmouth‑Hitchcock is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.