First-Assist NP/PA in Plastic Surgery: Microsurgery

Christiana Care Health System; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 120,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuing Education Time

PTO + Parental Leave

Career Growth

Retirement Options (403b)

Annual Quality Incentive Bonus

Job summary

ChristianaCare is seeking an NP/PA to join our Plastic Reconstructive Surgery team in Delaware. The role focuses on operating room First Assist duties for breast reconstruction and microsurgical flap procedures, with clinic days as needed.

Direct medical management will follow established protocols with growing independence under the plastic surgeon’s supervision. The position includes on-call responsibilities and involvement in patient care, with opportunities for education, growth, and

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician's Assistant program or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program.
• Delaware licensure or license eligible as a Physician Assistant as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner.
• RNFA required for NP candidates.
• ACLS required.
• Experience working under loupes/surgical microscope preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate as First Assistant in the OR for breast reconstruction and microsurgical flap procedures (head/neck, trunk, extremity).
• Assist the surgeon in patient care with protocols and procedures.
• Develop evolving independence under surgeon guidance; on-call responsibilities included.

Education

Physician's Assistant program

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program

Job description

ChristianaCare is seeking an NP/PA to join our Plastic Reconstructive Surgery team in Delaware. The role focuses on operating room First Assist duties for breast reconstruction and microsurgical flap procedures, with clinic days as needed.

Direct medical management will follow established protocols with growing independence under the plastic surgeon’s supervision. The position includes on-call responsibilities and involvement in patient care, with opportunities for education, growth, and