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Nurse Practitioner First Assist or Physician Assistant - Colon & Rectal Surgery
About the Role
Colon & Rectal Surgery. First assist. Teach residents. Flexible schedule includes call. Competitive comp. Great benefits.
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
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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.
Licensure & Certifications
Requires a Master's in Nursing for NPs or a Bachelor's/Master's for PAs, along with state licensure and specialty certifications. Candidates must have BCLS certification and be eligible for prescriptive authority in the state of practice.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Surgery — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
In Louisiana, Nurse Practitioner listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$136k across 217 listings, vs ~$138k nationally (15,670 listings).
Louisiana's cost-of-living index is 90.0 (US average = 100) — Louisiana ranks #7 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 60.8% of Louisiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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