Thoracic Surgery Physician Assistant

AP Health; West Palm Beach (FL); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K with company matching

Paid state license and malpractice coverage

Continuing Medical Education (CME) allotment

Generous PTO

Résumé du poste

AP Health is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant to join our team in West Palm Beach, Florida. This surgical-only role requires at least 2+ years of experience in thoracic surgery as a Surgical First Assistant. Responsibilities include assisting in surgeries and providing intra-operative care. The position offers comprehensive medical benefits, 401K matching, paid state license, and generous paid time off including CME days. Join us in a fast-paced operating room atmosphere focused on patient-centered care.

Qualifications

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

Responsabilités

• Function as a Surgical First Assistant in the Operating Room.
• Assist in the intra-operative care of the patient by performing technical duties.
• Rotating on-call responsibilities.

Connaissances

Surgical first assist experience

Thoracic surgery expertise

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Formation

FL State License

Board certification by NCCPA

Description du poste

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!