Ortho Spine/Neurosurgery Licensed Surgical Assistant (LSA)

AP Health; Frisco (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K retirement plan with company matching

Generous PTO

CME allowance of $1,500 annually

Participation in the Employee Stock Option Plan

Job summary

AP Health is seeking a Licensed Surgical Assistant (LSA) for their Frisco and Dallas teams. This unique role focuses on providing surgical assistance in Ortho Spine and Neurosurgery without clinic time, requiring at least 2+ years of experience. The position includes a series of responsibilities in the operating room and offers comprehensive benefits like medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with a 401K retirement plan and generous PTO. Join a distinguished team dedicated to top-tier patient care.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in ortho spine and/or neurosurgery.
• Current Texas State License required.
• Certification by NCCPA is mandatory.
• Must have active BLS and ACLS certifications.

Responsibilities

• Function as a Surgical First Assistant in the Operating Room.
• Position and drape patients under the direction of the surgeon.
• Perform suturing and retracting of tissue layers.
• Assist in intra-operative care by performing assigned technical duties.
• Rotate on-call responsibilities.

Skills

2+ years experience as a surgical first assist

Current Texas State License

Board certified by NCCPA

Active BLS and ACLS

Job description

Ortho Spine/Neurosurgery Licensed Surgical Assistant (LSA)

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 highly experienced LSAs to join our Dallas and Frisco teams. A successful candidate would have at least 2+ years of experience in Ortho Spine and/or Neurosurgery. 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
• Rotating on-call responsibilities

What do you need:

• 2+ years experience functioning as a surgical first assist in neuro and/or spine surgery
• Current Texas State License
• 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!