Multispecialty Surgical Assistant

AP Health; Florida; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP)

Annual CME allowance $1,500 with 3 CME

Comprehensive health, dental and Vis

Short/long-term disability & life

Paid state license & dues

Generous PTO

Job summary

AP Health seeks an experienced Surgical Assistant to join our private practice in South Palm Beach, FL. This role is strictly surgical with no clinic time and requires at least 2 years as a surgical first assistant, plus ACLS/BLS and a national certification.

We offer ownership potential via ESOP, a strong benefits package, 401(k) with company matching, generous PTO, and CME support. No travel or locum duties involved.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience functioning as a surgical first assistant
• Labor and Delivery experience is a must
• Current national surgical assistant certification
• 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 ESOP
• Paid state license, malpractice, and other licenses and dues
• Annual $1,500 CME allotment with 3 paid non-work days

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 intra-operative patient care by performing technical duties as assigned
• Perform comprehensive and problem-focused histories and physical examinations
• Rotating on call responsibilities

Skills

Surgical First Assistant

BLS/ACLS Certification

Job description

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 highly trained and knowledgeable Advanced Practice Providers to first assist in surgery.

AP Health is seeking a highly experienced Surgical Assistant to join our team in South Palm Beach, FL. A successful candidate must have at least 2+ years of experience first assisting. This job is strictly surgical only 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 you will 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 *Labor and Delivery experience is a must


• Current national surgical assistant certification


• 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 days of paid non-work time 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