PA Surg First Assist

Berger Health System; United States; On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

OhioHealth is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (PA/APRN) to work as a Surgery First Assist in various specialties. The role involves close collaboration with the surgeon in the operating room, supporting inpatient and same-day surgery settings, and performing invasive procedures with high-level clinical decision-making.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree, BLS, and NCCPA certification. The position emphasizes safety, quality, and efficiency within a High Reliability

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• BLS certification (American Heart Association).
• NCCPA certification for PA or equivalent board certification for APRN.

Responsibilities

• Provide surgical first assist in the operating room in collaboration with the surgeon.
• Maintain SA/SCA and delineation of privileges with supervising physician.
• Promote safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties.

Skills

Surgical first assist

Clinical decision-making

Collaborative care

BLS certified

NCCPA certified

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more – in our careers and in our communities.

Job Description Summary

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP), Physician Assistant (PA) or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) including Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) or Nurse Practitioner (NP), work in collaboration with the surgeon in the operating room, whether hospital-based inpatient or same-day surgery setting, serving as a Surgery First Assist in a variety of specialties. Performs invasive procedures and requires a high level of independent clinical decision-making.

Responsibilities And Duties

Works under direction and in consultation/collaboration with physician and may perform services authorized by the supervising/collaborating physician that are part of the physician's normal course of practice and expertise. Promotes quality outcomes and initiatives. Must have a Supervision Agreement (SA) or Standard Care Arrangement (SCA) with a physician in like practice. Practices within applicable state laws, appropriate boards, and in accordance with his/her/their SA/SCA and delineation of privileges. As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties. The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any time.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree (Required)BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Authority, NCCPA - National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants - American Association of Physician Assistants

Additional Job Description

Work Shift: Variable Scheduled Weekly Hours : 40 Department Neuro Mansfield Join us! ... if your passion is to work in a caring environment ... if you believe that learning is a life-long process ... if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industry

Equal Employment Opportunity

OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment

WE Are Inspired to Do Our Best.

OhioHealth is a nationally recognized, innovative healthcare system delivering world-class patient care in a supportive, professional environment filled with limitless opportunities to learn and grow. We are a unique organization in the healthcare field. Our model system of facilities encompasses a wide scope of expertise and care. For professionals, we are a place where people committed to doing their best are given the tools and resources to accomplish our mission every single day.

OhioHealth is recognized as a Great Place to Work CertifiedTM organization. The Great Place to Work® is a global authority on high-trust, high-performance workplace cultures. This recognition is one measure of our success in achieving a part of our vision ̶ to be an organization "where people want to work."

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