Thoracic Surgical APP/PA: Preop-Op, OR First Assist

Baptist Health; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 126,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Miami is seeking a Surgical APP to provide patient care in collaboration with surgeons, both in person and via telehealth. The role includes preoperative assessment, assisting in surgery, and managing perioperative care across inpatient and outpatient settings.

Qualifications include a Masters, Florida APRN license, NP certification, DEA license, BLS, and RNFA, with at least 3 years of clinical experience. On‑call duties apply.

Qualifications

• Masters Degree and Florida APRN license required.
• Nurse Practitioner national certification and DEA license preferred.
• BLS certification and RNFA certification required.
• Minimum 3 years nursing or relevant clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care in collaboration with surgeons, face-to-face or via telehealth.
• Performs surgical history/physical exams and orders/interprets tests.
• First assists in surgery and performs operative procedures under supervision.
• Manages pre-, intra-, and post-operative care and clinic responsibilities.
• On-call coverage with high-level decision-making on weekdays and weekends.

Skills

Surgical care

Telehealth delivery

Education

Masters Degree

Florida APRN License

Nurse Practitioner National certification

Job description

Baptist Health in Miami is seeking a Surgical APP to provide patient care in collaboration with surgeons, both in person and via telehealth. The role includes preoperative assessment, assisting in surgery, and managing perioperative care across inpatient and outpatient settings.

Qualifications include a Masters, Florida APRN license, NP certification, DEA license, BLS, and RNFA, with at least 3 years of clinical experience. On‑call duties apply.