General Surgery NP/PA: Robotic First Assistant

Grand Lake Health System (Joint Township District Memorial Hospital); Wapakoneta (OH); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Grand Lake Health System (Joint Township District Memorial Hospital) seeks a General Surgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for a full‑time, office‑based and surgical role. The successful candidate will assist in general surgery, including robotic procedures, perform preoperative and postoperative care, and participate in call rotations with the surgical team.

Ideal applicants will have PA training, NCCPA certification, and DEA registration, plus demonstrated surgical first‑assist

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Current NCCPA certification.
• Surgical first‑assist experience in general surgery, including robotic procedures.
• Ability to obtain hospital credentialing and DEA registration.
• Strong assessment, communication, and organizational skills.
• Availability to work full time and participate in the call rotation.

Responsibilities

• Serve as surgical first assistant for general surgery procedures, open, laparoscopic, and robotic.
• Provide robotic bedside assistance, dock/exchange instruments, and exposure tasks.
• Conduct office visits, preop assessments, and postoperative follow-up.
• Obtain histories, perform exams, and develop treatment plans with the surgeon.
• Order and review labs/imaging; coordinate follow-up.
• Educate patients and families on prep, recovery, and wound care.
• Respond to calls and clinical concerns; involve surgeon as needed.
• Collaborate with staff to ensure timely patient access and safe care.

Skills

Surgical first‑assist

Robotic-assisted procedures

Clinical communication

Team collaboration

Wound management

Office-based patient care

Education

Physician Assistant degree

NCCPA certification

DEA registration

Tools

EMR proficiency

Job description

Grand Lake Health System (Joint Township District Memorial Hospital) seeks a General Surgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for a full‑time, office‑based and surgical role. The successful candidate will assist in general surgery, including robotic procedures, perform preoperative and postoperative care, and participate in call rotations with the surgical team.

Ideal applicants will have PA training, NCCPA certification, and DEA registration, plus demonstrated surgical first‑assist