First Assist Advanced Practice Provider (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

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 time.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's Degree (Required)BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, NCCPA - National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants - American Association of Physician Assistants

Additional Job Description

Work Shift

Variable

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Department

CTS Grant

Join 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 industry

Equal Employment Opportunity

OhioHealth 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