Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant

Grand Lake Health System (Joint Township District Memorial Hospital); Wapakoneta (OH); Sur place; USD 95 000 - 115 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Grand Lake Health System (Joint Township District Memorial Hospital) seeks a General Surgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for a full‑time, office‑based and surgical role. The successful candidate will assist in general surgery, including robotic procedures, perform preoperative and postoperative care, and participate in call rotations with the surgical team.

Ideal applicants will have PA training, NCCPA certification, and DEA registration, plus demonstrated surgical first‑assist

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Current NCCPA certification.
• Surgical first‑assist experience in general surgery, including robotic procedures.
• Ability to obtain hospital credentialing and DEA registration.
• Strong assessment, communication, and organizational skills.
• Availability to work full time and participate in the call rotation.

Responsabilités

• Serve as surgical first assistant for general surgery procedures, open, laparoscopic, and robotic.
• Provide robotic bedside assistance, dock/exchange instruments, and exposure tasks.
• Conduct office visits, preop assessments, and postoperative follow-up.
• Obtain histories, perform exams, and develop treatment plans with the surgeon.
• Order and review labs/imaging; coordinate follow-up.
• Educate patients and families on prep, recovery, and wound care.
• Respond to calls and clinical concerns; involve surgeon as needed.
• Collaborate with staff to ensure timely patient access and safe care.

Connaissances

Surgical first‑assist

Robotic-assisted procedures

Clinical communication

Team collaboration

Wound management

Office-based patient care

Formation

Physician Assistant degree

NCCPA certification

DEA registration

Outils

EMR proficiency

Description du poste

Grand Lake Health System (Joint Township District Memorial Hospital) is a leading healthcare provider in the Grand Lake region, offering comprehensive primary, acute, and therapeutic services to the local community. The organization is recognized nationally for quality care, advanced technology, and strong performance across services ranging from emergency care to home health. Team members are part of a culture that values personalized patient care, clear communication, courtesy, and honesty in a safe and welcoming environment. Grand Lake Health System is committed to continuous improvement, investing in state-of-the-art facilities, innovative technologies, and skilled, compassionate professionals. The organization maintains a long-standing tradition of community service while striving to advance healthcare access and outcomes for residents in the region.

The General Surgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant is a full-time position combining office-based patient care, wound management, and surgical first assisting. Working collaboratively with the general surgeon and care team, the Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant will support continuity of care from initial evaluation through postoperative recovery.

The ideal candidate brings general surgery experience, formal preparation for surgical first assisting, and experience with robotic-assisted procedures. Strong clinical judgment, clear communication, and a commitment to safe, personalized care are essential. Participation in the call rotation is required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as surgical first assistant for general surgery procedures, including open, laparoscopic, and robotic-assisted surgery, consistent with education, demonstrated competency, and approved privileges.
• Provide robotic bedside assistance, including support with docking, instrument exchanges, exposure, and other operative tasks within the authorized role.
• Conduct office visits for new and established patients, including surgical evaluations, preoperative assessments, postoperative follow-up, and ongoing management of surgical concerns.
• Obtain patient histories, perform physical examinations, assess findings, and develop treatment plans in collaboration with the surgeon.
• Order and review appropriate laboratory studies, imaging, and other diagnostic testing; communicate results and coordinate follow-up.
• Provide wound assessment and management, including dressing changes, suture and staple removal, and other wound care procedures within approved privileges.
• Prescribe medications and treatments within authorized scope of practice and the applicable standard care arrangement.
• Educate patients and families about surgical preparation, procedures, recovery expectations, wound care, and signs or symptoms requiring medical attention.
• Respond to patient calls and clinical concerns, recognize changes in condition, and promptly involve the surgeon when needed.
• Participate in the call rotation and provide timely evaluation, communication, and coordination of care as assigned.
• Collaborate with office staff, operating room personnel, and other healthcare professionals to support safe care and timely patient access.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the electronic medical.
• Support quality improvement, infection prevention, patient safety, and a positive patient experience.

Required Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Current national certification through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
• Demonstrated surgical first-assist experience in general surgery, including robotic-assisted procedures.
• Ability to obtain and maintain hospital credentialing and privileges appropriate to assigned responsibilities.
• Prescriptive authority and DEA registration appropriate to assigned duties.
• Strong assessment, procedural, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and manage competing clinical priorities.Availability to work full time and participate in the call rotation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience managing patients before and after general surgery procedures.
• Experience providing office-based surgical care and wound management.
• Proficiency with electronic medical record documentation.