Surgery - General Physician Assistant

General Surgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant opening in OhioDover, OhFull-time; PermanentGeneral Surgery - Operating Room / First Assist4-Day Workweek 10-Hour Shifts $101,900-$173,220A hospital-based General Surgery team is seeking a full-time Physician Assistant or Family Nurse Practitioner with RNFA certification to join its surgical team. This position is primarily focused on the operating room, providing first-assist support while also participating in pre- and postoperative patient management. The APP will work closely with surgeons and the multidisciplinary surgical team throughout the perioperative continuum.Position Highlights Full-time, permanent General Surgery APP opportunity Primarily operating room and first-assist responsibilities 4-day workweek with 10-hour shifts Scheduled Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM-5:00 PM Approximately 5-7 days of call per month Assist with a variety of General Surgery procedures Collaborative surgical team environment Combination of operative and perioperative patient care Opportunity to participate in education, quality improvement, and evidence-based practice PA-C candidates and FNPs with RNFA certification encouraged to applyClinical Responsibilities Serve as first assistant in the operating room Assist surgeons with a variety of General Surgery procedures Perform preoperative patient evaluations and assessments Provide postoperative management and follow-up Obtain medical histories and perform appropriate physical examinations Order and interpret laboratory, imaging, and other diagnostic studies Develop treatment plans in collaboration with the surgical team Perform routine and specialized procedures within credentialing and privileges Prescribe and monitor medications within scope of practice Participate in patient rounds Educate patients and families regarding procedures, treatment plans, medications, and recovery Coordinate care across the surgical continuum Collaborate with surgeons, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals Assist with discharge planning and continuity of care Participate in quality improvement and patient-safety initiativesSchedule & Call 4 days per week 10-hour shifts 7:00 AM-5:00 PM Weekday schedule Monday through Friday Approximately 5-7 call days per monthCompensation Annual salary range: $101,900-$173,220 Compensation based on experience and qualificationsQualifications Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C) or Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) with RNFA certification Graduate of an accredited PA or APRN program Appropriate state professional licensure National certification through the applicable certifying organization BLS certification through the American Heart Association Current DEA license or appropriate prescribing authorization as required Must meet hospital credentialing and privileging requirements Related surgical or operating room experience preferred Strong surgical and first-assist skills preferred Excellent clinical judgment and decision-making abilities Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary surgical team Strong communication and patient-care skills Ability to work independently in a fast-paced surgical environment Commitment to high-quality, compassionate perioperative care