Thoracic Surgery Physician Assistant

AP Health; Town of Florida (NY); 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

Paid state license and malpractice support

Genrous PTO and life/work balance

CME allotment with paid days off

Job summary

AP Health is looking for an experienced Physician Assistant to work in the greater Palm Beach area, primarily in thoracic surgery. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of surgical first assist experience and the relevant FL State License. This position provides comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as a generous PTO policy and Continuing Medical Education support. Join a team that values patient-centered care and offers excellent work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a surgical first assist in thoracic surgery.
• Current FL State License required.
• Board certified by NCCPA.

Responsibilities

• Function as a Surgical First Assistant in the Operating Room.
• Position and drape the patient under the surgeon's direction.
• Suture and retract all tissue layers.
• Assisting in intra-operative patient care.

Skills

Surgical First Assistant

Thoracic surgery experience

Technical surgical duties

Patient care

Education

Current FL State License

Board certification by NCCPA

Active BLS and ACLS certifications

Job description

AP Health is a private practice comprised of advanced practice providers. We provide perioperative services to hospitals, surgeons, and surgery centers. We partner with facilities to offer service line coverage with highly trained and knowledgeable Advanced Practice Providers to first assist in surgery. AP Health is seeking a highly experienced Physician Assistant to join our team in the greater Palm Beach area. A successful candidate would have at least 2+ years of experience in thoracic surgery. This job is strictly a surgical only position with no clinic time.

This is NOT a travel, locum, placement, or per diem position. AP Health is not a staffing company.

What will you do:

• 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
• Assists in the intra-operative care of the patient by performing technical duties as assigned
• Perform comprehensive and problem-focused histories and physical examinations
• Rotating on-call responsibilities

What do you need:

• 2+ years experience functioning as a surgical first assist in thoracic surgery
• Current FL State License
• Board certified by NCCPA
• Active BLS and ACLS
• Comprehensive and flexible medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Short and long-term disability, basic and supplemental life
• 401K retirement plan with company matching
• Participation in the company’s Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP)
• Paid state license, malpractice, and other agreed upon licenses and dues
• Annual $1,500 allotment accompanied by 3 paid days off for Continuing Medical Education (CME)
• Generous PTO and life/work balance

AP Health is a certified Great Place to Work a national recognition based on employee feedback about workplace culture and experience. If you have a passion for patient-centered care and interest in working in a fast-paced operating room atmosphere - join our team today!