Surgical First Assistant PA — Lead the OR

Vanderbilt Health; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt Health in Nashville is seeking a Physician Assistant First Assistant to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and provide surgical support. The PA assists the surgeon as first and second assistant, contributes to pre-operative H&Ps, and participates in patient education and documentation.

The role requires advanced surgical knowledge, strong clinical judgment, and a commitment to high-quality patient care in a dynamic surgical environment.

Qualifications

• 1 year of Surgical PA experience preferred.
• Experience in ICU/OR settings preferred.
• Strong collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Obtains and documents health history and performs focused physical exams with care.
• Acts as first assistant in the operating room, supporting the surgeon.
• Orders and interprets diagnostic data to inform care plans.
• Ensures accurate documentation and patient/family education.

Skills

Surgical PA Experience

First Assistant Skills

Clinical Collaboration

Education

PA Certification

Job description

Vanderbilt Health in Nashville is seeking a Physician Assistant First Assistant to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and provide surgical support. The PA assists the surgeon as first and second assistant, contributes to pre-operative H&Ps, and participates in patient education and documentation.

The role requires advanced surgical knowledge, strong clinical judgment, and a commitment to high-quality patient care in a dynamic surgical environment.