Physician Assistant / PA - Surgical First Assist

NP Now; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary based on experience

RVU bonus potential of $30,000 – $50,000 annually

Comprehensive benefits package

403(b) retirement plan with employer match

PTO and sick leave

Wellness benefits

Job summary

NP Now is seeking a Physician Assistant – First Assist for a full-time, permanent position in Surprise, AZ, close to Phoenix. The role includes assisting surgeons in orthopedic surgeries and providing comprehensive pre- and post-operative care.

Candidates should be board certified with at least one year of first assist experience. Benefits include competitive salary, RVU bonus potential, comprehensive healthcare, and retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Board Certified Physician Assistant / PA credential.
• Minimum 1 year experience as a surgical first assist.
• Strong procedural knowledge in orthopedic surgery.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeons in the OR, primarily for orthopedic cases.
• Provide pre‑ and post‑operative patient care in the Surgery Clinic.
• Manage patient assessments and follow‑up, both new and established patients.
• Perform clinical, procedural, and surgical tasks as needed.
• Work collaboratively with a team‑oriented surgical service staff.

Skills

Board Certified Physician Assistant

Strong procedural knowledge in orthopedic surgery

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork skills

Job description

Job Title

Physician Assistant – First Assist (Full Time, Permanent)

Company

Established Community Hospital – a nonprofit Critical Access Hospital with a Level IV Trauma Center, established in 1926.

Location

Surprise, AZ (60 miles from downtown Phoenix).

Role Overview

Join the Surgical Services team as a primary first assist. Assist surgeons in the operating room with a strong focus on orthopedic cases. Provide pre‑ and post‑operative patient care in the Surgery Clinic, seeing new and established patients. The role involves clinical, procedural, and surgical responsibilities in a highly collaborative, team‑oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeons in the OR, primarily for orthopedic cases.
• Provide pre‑ and post‑operative patient care in the Surgery Clinic.
• Manage patient assessments and follow‑up, both new and established patients.
• Perform clinical, procedural, and surgical tasks as needed.
• Work collaboratively with a team‑oriented surgical service staff.

Qualifications

• Board Certified Physician Assistant / PA credential.
• Minimum 1 year experience as a surgical first assist.
• Strong procedural knowledge in orthopedic surgery.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• RVU bonus potential of $30,000 – $50,000 annually.
• Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision insurance).
• 403(b) retirement plan with up to 2% employer match.
• PTO and sick leave.
• Wellness benefits.

Work Environment

Rural community within easy reach of Phoenix, with a close‑knit, supportive team culture focused on kindness and collaboration.