Surgical First Assistant PA/APRN (RNFA) – Day Shift

Berger Health System; Kentucky; On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

OhioHealth is seeking a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner with RNFA certification to serve as a first assistant in the operative department across several specialties. The role is a day shift with a 40-hour week and requires night, weekend, and holiday call as needed.

The candidate must hold a Master's degree, BLS, NCCPA certification, and a PA license to practice in Ohio, with ongoing NCCPA maintenance. Supervisory agreements and state board compliance are noted within the department.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required.
• BLS certification from American Heart Association.
• NCCPA certification required.
• PA license to practice in Ohio required.
• Maintain NCCPA certification.
• Graduate from accredited PA program.

Responsibilities

• Works under direction and in consultation with physician.
• Performs history and physicals, orders and interprets diagnostic tests.
• Assists in diagnostic and invasive procedures.
• Pre‑operative and post‑operative care, writes orders, discharges.
• Promotes quality outcomes and initiatives.

Education

Master's Degree

BLS – Basic Life Support

NCCPA certification

PA Certificate to Practice in Ohio

National certifying body certification (NCCPA)

Graduate from accredited PA program

Job description

OhioHealth is seeking a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner with RNFA certification to serve as a first assistant in the operative department across several specialties. The role is a day shift with a 40-hour week and requires night, weekend, and holiday call as needed.

The candidate must hold a Master's degree, BLS, NCCPA certification, and a PA license to practice in Ohio, with ongoing NCCPA maintenance. Supervisory agreements and state board compliance are noted within the department.