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Orthopedic Surgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP/PA)
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Physician Assistant (PA-C) - Orthopaedic, Spine Surgery - Full Time - 8hr Days
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Patient Care Assistant, Surgical Inpatient Services
Long Beach Memorial Medical Center —Long Beach, CA
- $23.73 - $26.97 an hour
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- $20 - $23 an hour
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- Private practice
- Spanish
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- PRN
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Physician Assistant - Certified (PA-C)
Ethos Neuroscience Institute —Los Angeles, CA
- $135,000 - $180,000 a year
- Full-time
- Surgery
- BLS Certification
- Inpatient
- Professional development assistance
- Flexible schedule
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Physician Assistant - Certified (Ethos Neuroscience Institute)
Ethos Neuroscience Institute —Los Angeles, CA
- $130,000 - $180,000 a year
- Full-time
- Surgery
- BLS Certification
- Inpatient
- Professional development assistance
- Flexible schedule
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Physician Assistant, Cardiac Surgery - Per Diem
MemorialCare Medical Foundation —Long Beach, CA
- $133 - $153 an hour
- Day shift
- Acute care
- Surgery
- Inpatient
Orthopedic Surgeon
PIH Health —Downey, CA
- $550,000 - $700,000 a year
- Full-time
- Medicine
- Surgery
- Customer service
- Loan repayment program
- Retirement plan
Physician Assistant Trauma
California Hospital Medical Center —Los Angeles, CA
- $79.83 - $118.74 an hour
- PRN
- Acute care
- Surgery
- PALS Certification
Physician Assistant, Cardiac Surgery (Full-Time, Fountain Valley)
Physician Group - Advance Healthcare Practioners —Fountain Valley, CA
- $185,000 - $230,000 a year
- Full-time
- Acute care
- Surgery
- Inpatient
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Surgical/Breast Pathologist - Beverly Pathology
Cedars-Sinai —Beverly Hills, CA
- Surgery
- Fair chance
- Senior level
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Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and the Behavioral Sciences (Part-time)
USC —Arcadia, CA
- $132.21 an hour
- Part-time
- Medicine
- Psychiatry
- BC/BE
OB/GYN Physician Opportunity – Los Angeles, CA
PIH Health —Los Angeles, CA
- $315,000 - $410,000 a year
- Full-time
- Medicine
- BC/BE
- Clinic
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
RVT - registered veterinary technician
Fullerton Regional Veterinary Hospi —Fullerton, CA
- $23 - $28 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Operating room
- 2 years
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Orthopedic Surgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP/PA)

77 consultants
Downey, CA

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Job Details

Contract

Qualifications

Reconstructive surgery
BLS Certification
ACLS Certification
Orthopedic surgery
Advanced practice provider
Orthopedics
Collaboration with surgical teams

Full Job Description

Description

This contract position is an excellent opportunity for healthcare professionals looking to contribute to high-quality orthopedic care in a collaborative and dynamic environment.

In this on-site role, you will play a critical part in providing comprehensive care to patients undergoing orthopedic surgery. You will work closely with a team of surgeons and healthcare professionals, assisting in surgical procedures, managing pre- and post-operative care, and facilitating communication between patients and the healthcare team.

Responsibilities

Assist in orthopedic surgical procedures, ensuring patient safety and comfort
Conduct patient assessments and develop tailored care plans
Monitor and manage patient recovery and response to treatments
Educate patients and families about orthopedic conditions and post-operative care
Collaborate with surgeons and healthcare professionals for optimal patient outcomes
Document patient care activities and maintain accurate medical records
Participate in continuous education and training to stay current with best practices
Provide pre-operative and post-operative care to enhance recovery

Requirements

**Position: Orthopedic Surgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP/PA)**

*Coverage Period:** October – March, potential for extension.

**Work Environment:** Hospital setting.

**Schedule:** 4x10 hour shifts per week with an expectation to work every other weekend.

**Key Responsibilities:**

*As First Assist:* - Engage in complex spine surgeries, including:

Multi-level posterior spinal fusions (cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral)

Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF), including multi-level cases

- Lumbar interbody fusions (TLIF, PLIF, ALIF, XLIF) - Adult spinal deformity corrections (scoliosis, kyphosis, sagittal imbalance)

Revision spine surgeries (hardware removal, pseudoarthrosis repair, adjacent segment disease)

Spinal tumor resections and stabilization

Complex decompression surgeries involving multilevel laminectomy, foraminotomy, and facetectomy

Trauma-related stabilization (fractures, dislocations)

Minimally invasive procedures requiring advanced instrument handling and visualization

Instrumented fusion cases using navigation, robotics, or fluoroscopy

*Preoperative Duties:*

Review patient history, imaging studies, and surgical plans in collaboration with the attending surgeon.

Ensure availability of necessary instruments, implants, and equipment for intricate cases.

Participate in surgical site verification and time-out protocols.

*Intraoperative Duties:*

Provide dynamic retraction for optimal visualization in deep operative fields.

Assist in localization and confirmation of operative levels using fluoroscopic guidance.

Maintain hemostasis through appropriate techniques and equipment.

Facilitate placement of instrumentation (e.g., pedicle screws, rods) under the surgeon's guidance.

Support positioning of interbody devices and grafts.

Anticipate the surgeon’s needs to sustain operative flow during extended, complex surgeries.

Execute multi-layer wound closure, encompassing fascia closure, deep and superficial tissue approximation, and skin closure (sutures, staples, or alternative techniques).

Adhere to strict sterile techniques and patient safety protocols.

*Postoperative Duties:*

Apply dressings and manage wound care at the case's conclusion.

Assist with immediate postoperative orders and documentation.

Facilitate handoff communication to PACU and inpatient care teams.

**Required Skills and Experience:** - Proven experience as a surgical first assist in spine procedures.

Proficient in multi-level exposure and complex wound closure techniques, including fascia.

Strong knowledge of spinal anatomy, instrumentation, and surgical methodologies.

Capability to perform effectively in high-acuity, long-duration surgical settings.

Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary surgical team.

**Call Schedule:** Potential pager call after hours to support urgent surgical cases.

**Patient Load:** Estimated 2-3 patients per day, contingent on case complexity.

**Team Composition:** Multiple providers per shift, with additional support staff.

**EMR System:** EPIC.

**Certifications Required/Accepted:

** Board Certified NP or PA, BLS, ACLS (American Hospital Association), and First Assist Certification (if NP).

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certified surgical first assistant jobs in downey, ca

Orthopedic Surgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP/PA)

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Patient Care Assistant, Surgical Inpatient Services

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Physician Assistant - Certified (PA-C)

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