Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner – Vascular & General Surgery

SURGICAL SPECIALISTS OF SW FLORIDA; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/dental/vision

CME allowance

PTO

401(k)

Malpractice coverage

Life Insurance

FSA

EAP

Longterm Disability

Job summary

Surgical Specialists of Southwest Florida in Fort Myers, FL is seeking a Physician Assistant to join our vascular and general surgery team. This full-time role has no on-call requirements and a Monday–Friday schedule, with clinic and procedural care in our OR and Access Center.

You will take histories and exams, interpret studies, assist in operative cases, educate patients, and coordinate care with surgeons.

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited PA program.
• Active Florida PA license and NPI number (or obtained before start date).
• Current BLS and ACLS certification.
• Completed surgical rotation during training.
• Vascular or general surgery experience preferred; new graduates welcome.

Responsibilities

• Perform histories and physical exams and assess vascular and general surgical conditions.
• Order and interpret diagnostic studies and consult with supervising surgeon.
• Assist in surgical and endovascular procedures in OR and Access Center.
• Educate patients and families about conditions, procedures, and recovery.
• Document care accurately in the EHR and coordinate clinic flow.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Decision-making

Independence

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies

Tools

EHR documentation

Job description

Surgical Specialists of Southwest Florida | Fort Myers, FL | Full-Time | No Call

About Us

Surgical Specialists of Southwest Florida is a physician-owned vascular and general surgery practice that has served the Fort Myers community for over 30 years. Our five board-certified surgeons provide a full range of vascular care, including peripheral arterial disease, carotid artery disease, abdominal aortic aneurysm, venous disease, and hemodialysis access, along with general surgery. Since 2009, our on-site Access Center has offered advanced endovascular and dialysis access procedures, and our in-house vascular lab supports fast, comprehensive diagnostics.

We're looking for a motivated PA to join our team and play a key role in both clinic and procedural care. This position has no call responsibilities currently and follows a Monday through Friday schedule.

What You'll Do

• Perform patient histories and physical exams, and assess and manage vascular and general surgical conditions
• Order and interpret diagnostic studies, including vascular lab results, consulting with the supervising surgeon as needed
• Assist in surgical and endovascular procedures in the OR and Access Center
• Evaluate, plan, and deliver patient care in collaboration with our surgeons
• Help manage physician schedules and clinic flow to keep patient care running smoothly
• Educate patients and families about their conditions, procedures, and recovery
• Serve as a clinical resource for nursing and office staff
• Document care accurately and thoroughly in the EHR
• Work effectively with colleagues across both office and hospital settings

What We're Looking For

• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and stay organized in a busy practice
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a warm, patient-centered approach
• Adaptability in a changing healthcare environment
• A team player who builds good working relationships with physicians, staff, and peers

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited PA
• Active Florida license as a PA
• NPI number (or obtained before start date)
• Current BLS and ACLS certification
• Completed surgical rotation during training
• Preferred, not required: vascular or general surgery experience; one year of first-assist experience
• New graduates are welcome to apply

Professional Growth

We support ongoing learning. You'll be encouraged to set development goals, attend meetings and continuing education, and build your vascular and endovascular skills alongside experienced surgeons.

Competitive salary commensurate with surgical specialty experience.: health/dental/vision, CME allowance, PTO, 401(k), malpractice coverage, Life Insurance, FSA, EAP, Longterm Disability

• health/dental/vision
• CME allowance
• PTO
• 401(k)
• malpractice coverage
• Life Insurance
• FSA
• EAP
• Longterm Disability

Employment is contingent on passing a pre-employment drug screen.

Learn more about our practice at www.surgspecswfl.com