Surgical PA/NP – OR First Assistant & Emergency Eval

Cape Cod Healthcare; Falmouth (MA); On-site; USD 161,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Cod Healthcare seeks a certified PA or licensed Nurse Practitioner to join the Falmouth Hospital perioperative team in Massachusetts. The role provides medical services to general surgical patients in the OR and supports subspecialties such as ENT, Urology, and Gynecology for elective cases.

You will perform pre-operative assessments, ensure medical clearances, coordinate with attending surgeons, document encounters, and maintain FH medical staff privileges.

Qualifications

• Certified PA or licensed Nurse Practitioner approved by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation (CAHEA) of the American Medical Association.
• 2 years surgical experience, including first assistant in OR preferred.
• ACLS certified within 3 months of position.
• BLS.
• US Department of Justice and Massachusetts’ Controlled Substance DEA Registrations are required for prescribing practitioners.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical services to general surgical patients in the OR.
• Assist for surgical subspecialties such as ENT, Urology, and Gynecology for elective cases.
• Provide first line general surgical evaluation and treatment including physical examination for ED patients.
• Prepare patients for evaluation and treatment by an attending general surgeon and ensure medical clearance.
• Coordinate with attending surgeons and maintain documentation and FH medical staff privileges.

Skills

Certified PA or licensed NP

Surgical experience

ACLS

BLS

DEA registrations

Education

PA or NP license

Job description

Cape Cod Healthcare seeks a certified PA or licensed Nurse Practitioner to join the Falmouth Hospital perioperative team in Massachusetts. The role provides medical services to general surgical patients in the OR and supports subspecialties such as ENT, Urology, and Gynecology for elective cases.

You will perform pre-operative assessments, ensure medical clearances, coordinate with attending surgeons, document encounters, and maintain FH medical staff privileges.