Robotics Surgical Assistant

AP Health; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K retirement plan with company matching

Paid state license and malpractice coverage

Generous PTO

CME allowance and paid time for education

Job summary

AP Health in Fort Lauderdale, FL, is seeking an experienced Surgical Assistant to join their advanced practice team. This role focuses solely on surgery, requiring at least 2 years of experience as a surgical first assist, along with active BLS and ACLS certifications. The position offers competitive compensation, comprehensive medical benefits, 401K matching, and participation in the Employee Stock Option Plan. You'll have responsibilities in the operating room, ensuring top-tier patient care. If you're passionate about patient-centered care, apply today.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience functioning as a general surgical first assist.
• Active BLS and ACLS certifications.
• Experience in an operating room setting.

Responsibilities

• Functions as a Surgical First Assistant in the Operating Room.
• Positions and drapes the patient under the direction of the surgeon.
• Assists in the intra-operative care of the patient.

Skills

Surgical First Assisting

Patient Care

Suturing

Technical duties in surgery

Education

Current national surgical assistant certification

Job description

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

Robotic Physician Assistant/Surgical 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 highly trained and knowledgeable Advanced Practice Providers to first assist in surgery.

AP Health is seeking a highly experienced Surgical Assistant to join our team in the greater Fort Lauderdale, FL area. A successful candidate must have at least 2+ years of experience in general surgery. This job is strictly surgical only 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 you will 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 general, surgical first assist
• Current national surgical assistant certification
• 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 days of paid non-work time 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!