Robotic Surgery Physician Assistant/Surgical Assistant

AP Health; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K plan with company matching

Paid state license and malpractice

Continuing Medical Education (CME) allotment

Job summary

AP Health in Nashville, TN is looking for an experienced Physician Assistant to serve as a Surgical First Assistant. The role requires at least 2 years of surgical assisting experience, particularly with robotics. Responsibilities include assisting in surgeries and pre-operative patient care. Candidates must possess a current TN State License and relevant board certifications. AP Health offers competitive compensation, flexible insurance options, and a supportive work environment, promoting a healthy work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience as a surgical first assist.
• Current TN State License required.
• BLS and ACLS certifications must be active.

Responsibilities

• Function as a Surgical First Assistant in the Operating Room.
• Assist in intra-operative care of the patient.
• Perform comprehensive histories and physical examinations.

Skills

Surgical first assist

Robotics experience

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Education

Current TN State License

Board certified by NCCPA

Job description

AP Health offers skilled advanced practice providers an opportunity for career control, flexibility, competitive compensation and ownership interest in the company.

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AP Health is a private practice comprised of advanced practice providers. We provide perioperative services to hospitals, surgeons, and surgery centers. We partner with facilities to offer service line coverage with highly trained and knowledgeable Advanced Practice Providers to first assist in surgery.

AP Health is seeking a highly experienced Physician Assistant to join our team in the greater Nashville, TN area. A successful candidate would have at least 2+ years of experience first assisting. This job is strictly a surgical only position with no clinic time. This is an exciting opportunity to join a distinguished team that delivers top tier care.

This is NOT a travel, locum, placement, or per diem position. AP Health is not a staffing company.

What will you do

• Functions as a Surgical First Assistant in the Operating Room
• Positions and drapes the patient under the direction of the surgeon
• Suturing and retracting of all tissue layers
• Assists in the intra-operative care of the patient by performing technical duties as assigned
• Perform comprehensive and problem-focused histories and physical examinations
• Rotating on-call responsibilities

What do you need

• 2+ years experience functioning as a surgical first assist - robotics experience is a must
• Current TN State License
• Board certified by NCCPA
• Active BLS and ACLS
• Comprehensive and flexible medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Short and long-term disability, basic and supplemental life
• 401K retirement plan with company matching
• Participation in the company’s Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP)
• Paid state license, malpractice, and other agreed upon licenses and dues
• Annual $1,500 allotment accompanied by 3 paid days off for Continuing Medical Education (CME)
• Generous PTO and "life/work" balance

AP Health is a certified Great Place to Work a national recognition based on employee feedback about workplace culture and experience. If you have a passion for patient-centered care and interest in working in a fast-paced operating room atmosphere - join our team today!