Orthopedic Sports Medicine Physician Assistant

AP Health; St. Louis (MO); Sur place; USD 100 000 - 140 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

401K with company match

Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP)

Paid CME allowance

Paid time off (PTO)

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Résumé du poste

AP Health seeks a highly experienced Physician Assistant to join the team in the greater St. Louis, MO area. This surgical-only role requires 2+ years in orthopedic sports medicine as a Surgical First Assistant with active Missouri license and NCCPA board certification.

We offer ownership interest through ESOP, strong benefits including 401K with company matching, and a supportive environment in a fast-paced operating room setting. No clinic time, travel, locum, or per diem positions.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience as surgical first assistant in orthopedic surgery, sports medicine preferred.
• MO state license active and in good standing.
• NCCPA board certification with current BLS and ACLS.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance; disability and life coverage.

Responsabilités

• Functions as Surgical First Assistant in the Operating Room under surgeon direction.
• Positioning and draping patient; suturing and tissue retraction as needed.
• Assist in intra-operative care and perform technical duties as assigned.
• Conduct comprehensive and problem-focused histories and physical exams.
• Rotating on-call responsibilities.

Connaissances

Surgical First Assistant

Orthopedic/Sports Medicine

Formation

MO State License

NCCPA Board Certification

Description du poste

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

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Orthopedic Sports Medicine 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 a highly experienced Physician Assistant to join our team in the greater St. Louis, MO area. A successful candidate would have at least 2+ years of experience in orthopedic, sports medicine surgery. 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
• 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 orthopedic surgery; sports medicine is a must
• Current MO 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!