Thoracic Surgery Oncology APP First Assist

ohiohealth; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

OhioHealth seeks an Advanced Practice Provider (PA/APRN) to serve as a surgery first assistant in thoracic procedures. You will operate closely with the surgeon, in inpatient or same-day settings, exercising independent clinical judgment within a supervision agreement.

Applicants must hold Ohio APRN license with AANP certification and related first-assist credentials. This role emphasizes safety, quality, and adherence to state regulations.

Qualifications

• APRN license in Ohio required or eligible.
• AANP certification or equivalent professional credential.
• CRNFA / NASC credential beneficial.
• NCCPA certification for Physician Assistant practice.
• RNFA certification supports first-assist role.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeon in operating room as first assistant in thoracic cases.
• Collaborate with physician under SA/SCA and within state laws.
• Support safety, quality, and efficiency in patient care.

Education

APRN license - Ohio

AANP Certification

CRNFA - NASC

NCCPA - PA certification

RNFA - Competency & Credentialing Institute

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP), Physician Assistant (PA) or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) including Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) or Nurse Practitioner (NP), work in collaboration with the surgeon in the operating room, whether hospital-based inpatient or same-day surgery setting, serving as a Surgery First Assist in a variety of specialties. Performs invasive procedures and requires a high level of independent clinical decision-making.

Responsibilities And Duties

Works under direction and in consultation/collaboration with physician and may perform services authorized by the supervising/collaborating physician that are part of the physician's normal course of practice and expertise. Promotes quality outcomes and initiatives. Must have a Supervision Agreement (SA) or Standard Care Arrangement (SCA) with a physician in like practice. Practices within applicable state laws, appropriate boards, and in accordance with his/her/their SA/SCA and delineation of privileges.

As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties.

The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any time

Minimum Qualifications

AANP - American Association of Nurse Practitioners - American Association of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board, APRN - Advanced Practice Registered Nurse License - State of Ohio Board of Nursing, CRNFA Certified RN First Assistant - NASC National Assistant At Surgery Certification, NCCPA - National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants - American Association of Physician Assistants, PA - Physician Assistant - National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants, RNFA - Registered Nurse First Assist - Competency and Credentialing Institute

Additional Job Description

Work Shift:Variable

Scheduled Weekly Hours : 40

DepartmentThoracic Surgery Grant

Equal Employment Opportunity

OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate‑employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment