Robotic Surgery Physician Assistant/Surgical Assistant

AP Health; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

401K with company match

ESOP participation

Paid licenses and CME

Job summary

AP Health in Nashville, TN is seeking a highly experienced Physician Assistant to join our team in the greater Nashville area. This surgical-only role requires a minimum of 2 years as a Surgical First Assistant and emphasizes no clinic time, with robotics experience a must.

Board certification by NCCPA, current TN license, and active BLS/ACLS are required. The position offers comprehensive benefits, including 401K with match and ESOP participation, in a non-travel, private-practice setting.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience functioning as a surgical first assist.
• Robotics experience is a must.
• Current TN State License.
• Board certified by NCCPA.
• Active BLS and ACLS.

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.
• Perform comprehensive and problem-focused histories and physical examinations.
• Rotating on-call responsibilities.

Skills

Surgical First Assistant

Robotics experience

2+ years experience

On-call responsibilities

Active BLS and ACLS

Education

TN State License

Board certified by NCCPA

Job description

Location: Nashville, TN 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.

Location: Nashville, TN 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 Nashville, TN area. A successful candidate would have at least 2+ years of experience first assisting. 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. This is NOT a travel, locum, placement, or per diem position. AP Health is not a staffing company.

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
• Perform comprehensive and problem-focused histories and physical examinations
• Rotating on-call responsibilities

What Do You Need

• 2+ years experience functioning as a surgical first assist *robotics experience is a must
• Current TN State License
• Board certified by NCCPA
• Active BLS and ACLS

Benefits

• 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
• Tuition reimbursement
• 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!