Surgical First Assist PA-C – Ortho/Spine Expert

MPOWERHealth; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Health Savings Account with company 0+

Dental and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Wellness program with health insurance

Job summary

MPOWERHealth is seeking a Surgical First Assist for a full-time, salaried OR-only role in Phoenix, AZ. Relocation assistance is available and this is not a locums position with benefits included.

As the primary first assist, you will support cases from pre-op through post-op, maintain a sterile field, position patients, and coordinate with the surgical team. Qualified candidates have at least 2 years of surgical assisting, spine experience, and credentialed PA/NP/CSFA training, with ability to

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of surgical assisting experience.
• Experience in Ortho, Spine, General, GYN, and Robotics; Spine experience required.
• Graduate of an accredited PA/NP/CSFA program and able to obtain MN state license.

Responsibilities

• Lead as First Assist, providing hands-on support throughout procedures.
• Set the stage pre-op: confirm cases, meet patients, gather docs, coordinate with OR staff.
• Deliver in the OR: assist with positioning, maintain sterile field, anticipate surgeon's moves.
• Follow through post-op: PACU handoffs and documentation.
• Support clinical and operational initiatives, education and training.

Skills

Surgical assisting

Interpersonal skills

Autonomous work

Customer-service mindset

Education

Accredited PA/NP/CSFA program

MN state license

Job description

MPOWERHealth is seeking a Surgical First Assist for a full-time, salaried OR-only role in Phoenix, AZ. Relocation assistance is available and this is not a locums position with benefits included.

As the primary first assist, you will support cases from pre-op through post-op, maintain a sterile field, position patients, and coordinate with the surgical team. Qualified candidates have at least 2 years of surgical assisting, spine experience, and credentialed PA/NP/CSFA training, with ability to