Neurosurgery Physician Assistant

AP Health; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K retirement plan with company matching

Tuition reimbursement

Generous PTO

Job summary

A leading private healthcare provider in Fort Lauderdale seeks an experienced Physician Assistant to serve as a Surgical First Assistant. You will be responsible for assisting in surgeries, providing comprehensive patient care, and contributing to a patient-centered environment in the operating room. Candidates should have a minimum of 2 years' surgical experience in neurosurgery, hold current Florida licensure, and be board certified. Excellent benefits include flexible medical plans, retirement options, and a supportive work culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years experience in neurosurgery.
• Current Florida State License required.
• Board certified by NCCPA.

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

Neurosurgery experience

Patient care

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Education

Florida State License

Board certified by NCCPA

Job description

Physician Assistant – Neurosurgery Surgical First Assistant

Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL

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.

About the Role

A highly experienced Physician Assistant needed in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Minimum 2+ years experience in neurosurgery. This is a strictly surgical position with no clinic time. An exciting opportunity to join a distinguished team that delivers top-tier care.

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 neurosurgery
• Current Florida 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

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!