First Assist Advanced Practice Provider (APP)

Berger Health System; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Berger Health System in Columbus, OH seeks an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) including PA or APRN to assist in the cardiothoracic OR as a surgical first assistant. Works with the cardiothoracic surgeon, performing invasive procedures under supervision with strong clinical decision-making.

Minimum qualifications include a Master's degree, BLS, NCCPA certification, and affiliation with the American Academy of Physician Assistants.

Qualifications

• Master's degree is required.
• BLS certification is required (American Heart Association).
• NCCPA certification for Physician Assistants is required.
• Active membership/certification with American Academy of Physician Assistants is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Works under direction with physician and may perform services within the physician's practice.
• Promotes quality outcomes and initiatives.
• Must have a Supervision Agreement (SA) or Standard Care Arrangement (SCA) with a physician.
• Practices with focus on safety, quality, and efficiency in performing duties.

Skills

Collaborative practice

Decision making

Surgical first assist

Education

Master's degree

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 cardiothoracic surgeon in the hospital-based operating room, serving as a surgical first assist. 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 timeMinimum Qualifications:Master's Degree (Required)BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, NCCPA - National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants - American Association of Physician AssistantsAdditional Job Description:Work Shift:VariableScheduled Weekly Hours :40DepartmentCTS GrantJoin us!... if your passion is to work in a caring environment... if you believe that learning is a life-long process... if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industryEqual Employment OpportunityOhioHealth 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