General Surgery Physician 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 retirement plan with company matching

Tuition reimbursement

Annual $1,500 CME allotment

Generous PTO

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Nashville is seeking a highly experienced Physician Assistant to function as a Surgical First Assistant. The role involves assisting during surgeries, providing technical support, and performing assessments. Candidates must have at least 2+ years of surgical experience, active TN State Licensure, and robotics experience. This position offers excellent benefits including comprehensive health insurance, a retirement plan, and PTO. Join a team committed to exceptional patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience as a surgical first assist required.
• Experience with robotic surgeries is essential.
• Must maintain a current TN State License.

Responsibilities

• Function as a Surgical First Assistant in the Operating Room.
• Assist with positioning and draping the patient.
• Perform suturing and retracting of tissue layers.
• Carry out intra-operative care by performing assigned technical duties.
• Conduct comprehensive and problem-focused histories and physical examinations.
• Participate in rotating on-call responsibilities.

Skills

Surgical assistance

Robotics experience

Critical care assessments

Education

Current TN State License

Board certified by NCCPA

Active BLS and ACLS

Job description

Location

Nashville, TN

Position Summary

AP Health is a private practice comprised of advanced practice providers. We provide perioperative services to hospitals, surgeons, and surgery centers, offering 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• 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

Benefits

• 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
• Tuition reimbursement
• Annual $1,500 allotment accompanied by 3 paid days off for Continuing Medical Education (CME)
• Generous PTO and "life/work" balance

Legal and Diversity Statement

AP Health is 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!