General Surgery PA

Health First; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Malpractice insurance

CME allowance

Strong administrative support

Job summary

Health First in Florida is seeking a motivated APP to join an expanding surgical team. You will support two surgeons with first assist, inpatient care, and clinic duties, participating in the full patient care journey from consult to post-op follow-up.

This role offers a balanced mix of surgical, hospital, and clinic exposure with opportunities to expand OR time as block scheduling evolves, backed by a strong surgicalist APP team.

Qualifications

• PA-C or AGACNP with First Assist Certification.
• Active Florida licensure or eligibility.
• NCCPA or ANCC certification as applicable.
• BLS and ACLS certification.
• Credentialing requires case/procedure logs.

Responsibilities

• First assist in surgical procedures.
• Hospital rounding and consults.
• Manage pre and post operative patient care.
• Clinic visits including new patients and follow-ups.
• Coverage across multiple sites as needed.

Skills

First assist

Clinical rounding

Patient care

Credentialing logs

Education

PA-C or AGACNP certification

NCCPA Certification (PA)

ANCC certification (APRN)

Active Florida licensure

Job description

Job Requirements

Health First is seeking a motivated and adaptable APP to join an expanding surgical team. This opportunity offers a well balanced role supporting two surgeons, with involvement in the OR, inpatient care, and clinic, allowing you to be part of the full patient care journey.

Position Overview

You'll play an integral role in both the OR and patient care continuity, supporting cases from initial consult through post operative follow up. This role offers a balanced mix of surgical, hospital, and clinic exposure, with the opportunity to expand your OR time as block scheduling evolves.

Key Responsibilities

• First assist in surgical procedures
• Perform hospital rounding and consults
• Manage pre and post operative patient care
• See new patients, follow ups, and post op visits in clinic
• Provide coverage across multiple sites as needed

Practice Structure

• Monday to Friday schedule with clinic hours from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• Gradual ramp up from clinic focused to increased OR time
• Patient volume building to approximately 20 patients per day once established

Call Coverage

• One week per month of first call for elective and bariatric patients
• Strong support from a surgicalist APP team

Work Experience

• PA-C or AGACNP with First Assist Certification
• Active or be eligible for licensure by the State of Florida
• Current NCCPA Certification for PAs or ANCC certification for APRNs
• BLS and ACLS certification
• Case/Procedure logs for credentialing

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Paid malpractice insurance
• CME allowance
• Strong administrative and clinical support system
• & MORE!

Schedule : Full-Time

Shift Times : days

Paygrade : APP