Labor & Delivery Surgical Assistant

AP Health; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K retirement plan with company matching

Participation in ESOP

Generous PTO and life/work balance

Annual $1,500 allotment for Continuing Medical Education

Job summary

AP Health is looking for an experienced Labor & Delivery Physician Assistant/Surgical Assistant in Fort Lauderdale, FL. This role involves functioning as a surgical first assistant in the operating room, requiring at least 2+ years of relevant experience. The position offers excellent benefits including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance and participation in the Employee Stock Option Plan. Ideal candidates will be licensed in Florida and board-certified by NCCPA. Join a distinguished team that prioritizes patient-centered care and work-life balance.

Qualifications

• At least 2+ years experience in labor and delivery as a surgical first assistant.
• Active BLS and ACLS certifications.
• Comprehensive and flexible medical, dental, and vision insurance.

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.

Skills

Surgical first assist experience

Patient care

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Education

Current Florida State License

NCCPA board certification

Job description

Labor & Delivery Physician Assistant/Surgical Assistant

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

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 or Surgical Assistant to join our team in the greater Fort Lauderdale, FL area. A successful candidate would have at least 2+ years of experience in labor and delivery. 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 in labor and delivery


• Current Florida State License or current national surgical assistant certification


• 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!