Hand & Wrist Surgical PA — First Assistant

St. Bernards Healthcare; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Bernards Healthcare in Jonesboro, AR is seeking a Physician Assistant to support a Hand Surgeon in the operating room and across hospital services. The role emphasizes first-assist in surgery, inpatient rounds, and urgent care in the emergency department.

You will conduct perioperative and postoperative follow-ups, evaluate consults, and provide patient and family education within your scope of practice. AR license and NCCPA certification are required, with ACLS preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA approved Physician Assistant program.
• NCCPA certification required and Arkansas medical license.
• ACLS certification required.
• Experience in surgical, orthopedic/hand surgery, ED, perioperative settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the operating room as first assistant for hand procedures.
• Completes inpatient and postoperative rounds.
• Evaluates ED and hospital consults; performs minor procedures within scope.
• Provides perioperative and inpatient follow-up care and education to patients and families.

Skills

First assistant

Surgical support

Hospital rounds

Education

Physician Assistant degree

NCCPA certification

Arkansas medical license

ACLS certification

Job description

St. Bernards Healthcare in Jonesboro, AR is seeking a Physician Assistant to support a Hand Surgeon in the operating room and across hospital services. The role emphasizes first-assist in surgery, inpatient rounds, and urgent care in the emergency department.

You will conduct perioperative and postoperative follow-ups, evaluate consults, and provide patient and family education within your scope of practice. AR license and NCCPA certification are required, with ACLS preferred.