Thoracic Surgery PA: Surgical First Assistant, ESOP

AP Health; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K retirement plan with company matching

Participation in Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP)

Paid CME with annual allotment

Generous PTO

Job summary

AP Health is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant to join their team in Fort Lauderdale, FL. The successful candidate will work as a Surgical First Assistant in the Operating Room, primarily focused on thoracic surgery, with no clinic time involved. Qualifications include at least 2 years of surgical experience, a current Florida State License, NCCPA board certification, and active BLS and ACLS certifications. AP Health offers comprehensive insurance, retirement plans, generous PTO, and a commitment to patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• At least 2+ years of experience functioning as a surgical first assist in thoracic surgery.
• Current Florida State License and NCCPA board certification required.
• Active BLS and ACLS certifications.

Responsibilities

• Functions as a Surgical First Assistant in the Operating Room.
• Positions and drapes the patient under the direction of the surgeon.
• Suturing and retracting of all tissue layers.
• Performs comprehensive and problem-focused histories and physical examinations.
• Rotating on-call responsibilities.

Skills

Surgical First Assistant skills

Experience in thoracic surgery

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Education

Current FL State License

Board certification by NCCPA

Job description

AP Health is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant to join their team in Fort Lauderdale, FL. The successful candidate will work as a Surgical First Assistant in the Operating Room, primarily focused on thoracic surgery, with no clinic time involved. Qualifications include at least 2 years of surgical experience, a current Florida State License, NCCPA board certification, and active BLS and ACLS certifications. AP Health offers comprehensive insurance, retirement plans, generous PTO, and a commitment to patient-centered care.