General Surgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

The General Surgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant is a full-time position combining office-based patient care, wound management, and surgical first assisting. Works collaboratively with the general surgeon and care team, the Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant will support continuity of care from initial evaluation through postoperative recovery.

The ideal candidate brings general surgery experience, formal preparation for surgical first assisting, and experience with robotic-assisted procedures. Strong clinical judgment, clear communication, and a commitment to safe, personalized care are essential. Participation in the call rotation is required.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as surgical first assistant for general surgery procedures, including open, laparoscopic, and robotic-assisted surgery, consistent with education, demonstrated competency, and approved privileges.

• Provide robotic bedside assistance, including support with docking, instrument exchanges, exposure, and other operative tasks within the authorized role.

• Conduct office visits for new and established patients, including surgical evaluations, preoperative assessments, postoperative follow-up, and ongoing management of surgical concerns.

• Obtain patient histories, perform physical examinations, assess findings, and develop treatment plans in collaboration with the surgeon.

• Order and review appropriate laboratory studies, imaging, and other diagnostic testing; communicate results and coordinate follow-up.

• Provide wound assessment and management, including dressing changes, suture and staple removal, and other wound care procedures within approved privileges.

• Prescribe medications and treatments within authorized scope of practice and the applicable standard care arrangement.

• Educate patients and families about surgical preparation, procedures, recovery expectations, wound care, and signs or symptoms requiring medical attention.

• Respond to patient calls and clinical concerns, recognize changes in condition, and promptly involve the surgeon when needed.

• Participate in the call rotation and provide timely evaluation, communication, and coordination of care as assigned.

• Collaborate with office staff, operating room personnel, and other healthcare professionals to support safe care and timely patient access.

• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the electronic medical record.

• Support quality improvement, infection prevention, patient safety, and a positive patient experience.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.

• Current, unrestricted Ohio Physician Assistant license.

• Current national certification through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).

• Demonstrated surgical first-assist experience in general surgery, including robotic-assisted procedures.

• Ability to obtain and maintain hospital credentialing and privileges appropriate to assigned responsibilities.

• Prescriptive authority and DEA registration appropriate to assigned duties.

• Strong assessment, procedural, communication, and organizational skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively and manage competing clinical priorities.

• Availability to work full time and participate in the call rotation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing patients before and after general surgery procedures.

• Experience providing office-based surgical care and wound management.

• Proficiency with electronic medical record documentation.

Grand Lake Health System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. GLHS complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in all of our locations. In addition, Grand Lake Health System is an At-Will Employment employer.