Orthopedic Surgery Physician Assistant

AP Health; Richardson (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

Annual CME allotment with paid time off

Generous PTO and life/work balance

Job summary

AP Health is seeking a highly experienced Physician Assistant in Richardson, Texas, specializing in orthopedic surgery. The role involves assisting in surgeries as a Surgical First Assistant with a focus on patient care in the operating room. Candidates must possess a Texas state license, NCCPA certification, and paramedic training (BLS, ACLS). The position offers competitive compensation, flexible medical benefits, and participation in the Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP). Join a company known for its commitment to patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience functioning as a surgical first assist in orthopedic surgery.
• Current Texas 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.
• Assists in the intra-operative care of the patient by performing technical duties as assigned.
• Rotating on-call responsibilities.

Skills

Surgical First Assistant

Orthopedic Surgery

Patient Care

Technical Skills

Education

Current Texas State License

Board certified by NCCPA

Active BLS and ACLS

Job description

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

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 Southlake, TX area. A successful candidate would have at least 2+ years of experience in orthopedic and/or spine 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.

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 orthopedic 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!