Advanced Practice General Surgery Opening in Dover OH
Updated 10/16/26
Dover, Ohio, United States
Physician Assistant
Surgery-General
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MPAS/MHS/MMSc/MPH
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
General Surgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant opening in Ohio
Dover, Oh
Full-time; Permanent
General Surgery – Operating Room / First Assist
4-Day Workweek | 10-Hour Shifts | $101,900–$173,220
A 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 apply
Clinical 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 initiatives
Schedule & 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 month
Compensation
* Annual salary range: $101,900–$173,220
* Compensation based on experience and qualifications
Qualifications
* 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
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