PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT OR NURSE PRACTITIONER (PA OR NP) - OPERATING ROOM

Northwest Specialty Hospital is seeking a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join the Surgical Services team as a Surgical First Assist in the operating room. This hands-on clinical role offers the opportunity to work collaboratively with surgeons and the perioperative team in a physician-led hospital setting.

Clinical Setting

Northwest Specialty Hospital operates 12 operating rooms, 3 procedure rooms, and maintains 28 inpatient beds. The facility performs surgeries across multiple specialties including Orthopedics, Spine, Gynecology, ENT, Digestive, Bariatric, and General Surgery.

Responsibilities

• Provide intraoperative first assistance within your training, credentials, and approved privileges
• Support surgical exposure, tissue handling, hemostasis, suturing, and wound closure as appropriate
• Collaborate with surgeons and clinical colleagues on patient assessment and perioperative planning
• Contribute to safe and efficient surgical care
• Maintain documentation and support continuity of care as assigned

Schedule

The surgical schedule generally runs Monday through Friday with minimal call for operating room staff.

Required Qualifications

• Current Idaho NP or PA licensure, as applicable
• Appropriate national certification
• Eligibility for medical staff credentialing and surgical first-assist privileges at Northwest Specialty Hospital
• Current BLS certification
• ACLS certification as required for the position

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior operating room experience
• Demonstrated proficiency in surgical first assisting
• Strong knowledge of sterile technique, surgical anatomy, patient safety, and perioperative practices
• Excellent communication and clinical judgment
• Ability to collaborate effectively with surgeons and the entire surgical team

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Generous 401(k) retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Dedicated professional development opportunities
• Ongoing education and training
• Leadership development courses
• Wellness programs, including access to a dietitian and discounted gym memberships
• Employee discounts throughout the hospital and local community
• Company-sponsored events
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement
• Culture that promotes and supports work/life balance