Surgical Physician Assistant or Surgical Assistant

Chicago, IL
Currently looking for a Surgical Physician Assistant or Surgical Assistant to fill an opening in Chicago, IL. Interested candidates must have CV, Robotics or Orthopedic first assist experience.

Responsibilities of the Physician Assistant or Surgical Assistant

• Review all surgical patient’s surgical consent forms, history and physical prior to scrubbing if they are available;


• Prep and drape surgical patients as needed and as requested by the Attending Surgeon;


• Assist in surgery;


• Close incision lines as requested by Attending Surgeon;


• Tie superficial intra-operative sutures;

Requirements of the Physician Assistant or Surgical Assistant

Valid State License in one of the following:

• Valid NCCPA Certification (if applicable);


• Minimum 1 year of recent multi-specialty surgical first assistant experience or equivalent.


• Proficient experience and skills assisting with at least half of the following fields: General, Vascular, Orthopedics, Cardio-Thoracic, Neurology, ENT & EVH, Robotics


• BLS/ACLS Certification

Job Type: Full-time

Required license or certification: PA or CSA

Job Type: Full-time

Required education: Master's

Required license or certification:

• PA or CSA