General Surgery Physician Assistant (PA) and Nurse Practitioner (NP) - OR 1st Assist PRN

Job Description

Join the Munson Healthcare - Munson Medical Center team!

PRN | OR 1st Assist 

Summary: Munson Healthcare is offering a fantastic job opportunity for an Advanced Practice Provider (APP; Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join the exceptional practice. The ideal candidate will be joining a team of experienced, friendly, and highly motivated healthcare providers, clinicians, and support staff who are dedicated to delivering excellent care to their patients and community.  

Position Duties/Highlights Include:

OR 1st Assist -

• Serve as the primary surgical first assist for scheduled and add-on procedures.
• Collaborate with OR Coordinators to ensure appropriate case carts, supplies, instrumentation, and equipment are available for each procedure.
• Support circulating RNs and surgical technologists by assisting with surgical setup, equipment needs, and workflow optimization to enhance OR efficiency.
• Manage preoperative and postoperative order entry and follow-up as appropriate.
• Position and prepare patients safely and appropriately for surgical procedures.
• Assist with fluoroscopy (X-ray guided) procedures and maintain familiarity with radiation safety practices.
• Provide support during robotic-assisted surgical procedures.
• Assisting in multiple surgical specialties, including:
  • Urology
  • Gynecology
  • Gynecologic Oncology
  • Vascular Surgery
  • Otolaryngology (ENT)
  • General Surgery
• Occasional assist in:
  • Orthopedics
  • Neurosurgery
  • Plastic Surgery 
• Unrestricted on call can range from 1:4 to 1:8 nights and weekends

Ambulatory Setting -

• Performs comprehensive patient assessments in the ambulatory setting, including history and physical examinations, surgery consultation, routine office follow up care, and post-operative care.
• Orders diagnostic tests, such as echocardiograms, stress tests (exercise or pharmacologic), x-rays, ECG’s, laboratory tests, and interprets test result.
• Prescribes pharmacologic and other therapeutic treatment for the benefit of patient health.
• Performs therapeutic procedures, as needed, including post-procedure wound care. 

Standard Qualifications:

Education / Training:  

1. Master’s degree in nursing OR master’s degree in physician assistant studies 

Certification, Licensure, Registration:  

1. State of Michigan Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant license required. 

EHR

• Oracle Health

Find more than your next job. Find your community.  

• We’re northern Michigan’s largest healthcare system and we are deeply rooted in the communities we serve. That means that our patients are often our family, friends and neighbors – and it’s special to be able to care for them. And as one of the top healthcare systems to work for in Michigan by Forbes (American’s Best Employers by State 2022), we’re committed to your ongoing growth and development. 
• After work, you’ll find things to do in every season – beaches, outdoor recreation, unique restaurants, world-class wineries, arts and entertainment.  
• As a non-profit healthcare system, Munson Healthcare provides $65 million in health care programs and education, as well as free discounted and unreimbursed services.  

Munson Healthcare by the Numbers:

• 8 hospitals
• 694 licensed acute care beds
• 212 licensed long-term care beds
• 7,500 employees
• 1,000 physicians
• 63 specialties
• 540,000 residents
• We cover 14,667 square miles – about the size of Vermont and Delaware combined.
• Munson Healthcare Home Health and Munson Healthcare Hospice serve 29 counties.  

  Why Choose Munson Healthcare: 

• Balance – Get out on the water, in the woods, on the trails or around town  
• Opportunity – Be a part of northern Michigan’s leading healthcare team with opportunities for personal and professional growth throughout the healthcare system 
• Flexibility – A career that can change as your life changes  
• Teamwork – Our people make Munson Healthcare a great place to work!    

About Traverse City, Michigan   

Nestled on the shores of Lake Michigan’s Grand Traverse Bay, Traverse City is a vibrant, four-season resort community renowned for its stunning natural beauty, cultural attractions, and exceptional quality of life. Highlights include:   

• Outdoor Recreation: Endless opportunities for skiing, hiking, biking, boating, and golfing in a region surrounded by pristine lakes, forests, and trails.   

• Cultural Hub: Home to the National Cherry Festival, vibrant arts scenes, award-winning wineries, and a burgeoning culinary landscape.   

• Top-Rated Schools: Excellent public and private schools, making it an ideal place for families.   
• Accessibility: Convenient regional airport with direct flights to major cities, ensuring easy travel for professional and personal needs.  

Traverse City, Michigan 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer  

 Munson Healthcare grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category. 

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Munson Healthcare requires all employees be vaccinated or have lab confirmed immunity for Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella. MHC also requires all employees to receive a flu vaccine during the flu season in the year that they are hired and annually thereafter, or receive an approved medical or religious exemption.