Ortho Spine/Neurosurgery Physician Assistant

AP Health; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K retirement plan with company matching

Paid state license and malpractice

Generous PTO

Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP)

Job summary

AP Health in Dallas is seeking experienced Ortho Spine/Neurosurgery Physician Assistants to join their surgical team. This role is focused solely on surgical responsibilities, and the ideal candidate will have at least 2+ years of surgical first assist experience in neuro and/or spine procedures. AP Health provides comprehensive insurance, a retirement plan with matching, and generous PTO. Join a team recognized as a Great Place to Work™ and passionate about patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• At least 2+ years experience functioning as a surgical first assist in neuro and/or spine surgery.
• Active BLS and ACLS certifications are required.
• Possess comprehensive understanding of perioperative services.

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 the intra-operative care of the patient by performing technical duties as assigned.

Skills

Surgical first assist

Neuro surgery experience

Spine surgery experience

Teamwork

Education

Current Texas State License

Board certified by NCCPA

Job description

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

Ortho Spine/Neurosurgery Physician Assistant

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 Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners 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!