Surgical Physician Assistant

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Let Novant Health be the destination for your professional growth. At Novant Health, one of our core values is diversity and inclusion. By engaging the strengths and talents of each team member, we ensure a strong organization capable of providing remarkable healthcare to our patients, families and communities. Therefore, we invite applicants from all group dynamics to apply to our exciting career opportunities. Join Our Surgical Team in Charleston with Novant Health Are you a mission-driven Physician Assistant ready to extend your clinical expertise in a collaborative, high-impact environment? Novant Health is seeking a skilled and compassionate Surgical Physician Assistant to support our surgical team from initial consultation through post-operative care. Key Responsibilities:

• First assist in surgical procedures, using aseptic technique and maintaining the sterile field
• Conduct pre- and post-op assessments, medical management, and patient education
• Participate in clinic consultations and hospital rounding
• Handle tissue, provide exposure, suture, tie, and ensure hemostasis intraoperatively
• Manage surgical charts and ensure all documentation is complete
• Provide on-call coverage including answering service follow-up

Qualifications:

• Completion of an accredited PA program
• NCCPA Certification
• Licensed or eligible for licensure by the SC Board of Medical Examiners
• Minimum 1 year of operating room experience required
• Preferred experience: Spine surgery

Working Environment: Includes work in clinical and surgical settings with physical demands such as standing for long periods and occasional lifting of items over 50 lbs. Must be comfortable in a high-paced, high-stakes environment and follow universal safety precautions. Why Novant Health – Charleston: Charleston combines coastal charm with medical excellence. At Novant Health, you’ll be part of a nationally recognized team focused on patient-first care, community engagement, and clinical advancement. Novant Health is an equal opportunity employer and conducts all human resource practices in compliance with federal, state and local civil rights and employment legislation. Accordingly, Novant Health considers all applicants for employment equally, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran’s status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and provides them with an opportunity to progress in the organization consistent with their skills and interests.