Surgical Physician Assistant

Specialtycare; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

401(k) match

Generous PTO

Certification maintenance coverage

Job summary

SpecialtyCare is seeking a Surgical Physician Assistant in Fort Lauderdale, FL to serve as a First Assistant to surgeons across multiple specialties, including robotics-enabled procedures. You will perform complex surgical techniques under physician direction and contribute to patient care from pre-op to post-op.

We offer steady full-time hours, competitive pay, tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Must hold certification/licensure as CSA, LSA, RNFA, PA-C or NP.
• Previous surgical experience as a First Assistant.
• Ability to build and maintain business relationships and retain and grow the business.
• Must possess strong physician/surgeon relationship skills and team mentality.

Responsibilities

• Acts as First Assistant or Second Assistant to surgeon during surgical procedures i.e., holds retractors, ties off vessels and tissues, repairs incisions and lacerations, cuts and cauterizes tissues, etc., as needed and as directed for wide variety of surgical cases i.e., orthopedic, general surgery, vascular, OB/GYN, etc.
• All other specific tasks delegated by supervising physician in accordance to the incumbent’s knowledge and experience developed under the supervising physician
• Documents all procedures and/or services to patients on face sheets and processes face sheets in accordance with established procedures to ensure accurate billing to patient accounts
• Shares on-call responsibilities with the rest of the team as directed by team leader
• Performs all activities in accordance with established policies and protocols i.e., all orders supervised and countersigned by physician, etc.

Skills

Surgical First Assistant

Robotics experience

Teamwork

Communication

Education

CSA/LSA/RNFA/PA-C/NP certification

Job description

As a Surgical Physician Assistant with SpecialtyCare you will act as a First Assistant to the surgeon(s) during surgical procedures and perform complex surgical techniques as needed and directed by the physician. In this role you will work in various surgical specialties.

We are looking for surgical assistants with robotics experience. We offer steady, full time hours, stability, competitive pay, tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, a variety of work to expand your skill sets, and an excellent benefits package.

Job Responsibilities

• Acts as First Assistant or Second Assistant to surgeon during surgical procedures i.e., holds retractors, ties off vessels and tissues, repairs incisions and lacerations, cuts and cauterizes tissues, etc., as needed and as directed for wide variety of surgical cases i.e., orthopedic, general surgery, vascular, OB/GYN, etc. Performs complex surgical techniques as needed and as directed by physician.
• All other specific tasks delegated by supervising physician in accordance to the incumbent’s knowledge and experience developed under the supervising physician
• Documents all procedures and/or services to patients on face sheets and processes face sheets in accordance with established procedures to ensure accurate billing to patient accounts
• Shares on-call responsibilities with the rest of the team as directed by team leader
• Performs all activities in accordance with established policies and protocols i.e., all orders supervised and countersigned by physician, etc.

Requirements

• Must hold certification/licensure as a CSA, LSA, RNFA, PA-C or NP.
• Previous surgical experience as a First Assistant.
• Ability to build and maintain business relationships and retain and grow the business.
• Must possess strong physician/surgeon relationship skills and team mentality.
• Reliable transportation and willingness to work at multiple locations as needed.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with team members, hospital staff and physicians.
• Ability to work flexible hours as scheduled, including weekends and holidays, and to be on-call as scheduled. Must be able to respond to calls or pages within 30 minutes.
• Lives the SpecialtyCare Values- Integrity, Care, Urgency, and Improvement.

SpecialtyCare is committed to supporting professional growth for our associates. Each associate is allocated funds for continuing education, membership fees, and dues for professional associations. We also provide tuition reimbursement or tuition repayment assistance. We provide a full benefits package including a matching 401K and generous PTO plan. We also cover the cost of maintaining certification.

SpecialtyCare is an Equal Opportunity and Aff

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