Nurse Practitioner First Assist or Physician Assistant - Colon & Rectal Surgery
Requires collaborative agreement with a physician.
Job Description
About the Role
Join Ochsner Health as a NP First Assist or PA – Colon & Rectal Surgery in United States. We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.
Key Responsibilities
- This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position.
- It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities.
- Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.
Requirements
- None Preferred – 3 years’ related working experience Certifications Nurse Practitioner: Required
- Picayune Earned 2022
Benefits & Compensation
- Malpractice insurance covered.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Call responsibilities required.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
- Flexible scheduling available.
Apply to join Ochsner Health as a NP First Assist or PA – Colon & Rectal Surgery.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nurse Practitioner First Assist or Physician Assistant - Colon & Rectal Surgery at Ochsner Health a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% of all Surgery nurse practitioner listings evaluated on our platform.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Surgery — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
This Surgery position at Ochsner Health is open to nurse practitioner candidates.
Nurse Practitioners are among the fastest-growing healthcare professions, with expanding scope of practice in many states and strong demand for telehealth and primary care roles.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Patient Care, Surgical First Assisting, Medical Management, Emergency Stabilization, Patient Education, Discharge Planning, Clinical Communication, Data Entry. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Surgery role.
Core responsibilities: Provide primary and urgent medical management for colon and rectal surgery patients in a collaborative clinical model. Responsibilities include emergency stabilization, teaching medical students, and coordinating patient discharge planning.
Benefits package: Full Benefits Package, Malpractice Coverage, CME Allowance, Retirement Options. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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