Surgical Assistant, PA-C
Compensation
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Job Description
- Join Our Team as a Surgical First Assist – THIS IS AN OR-ONLY ROLE.
- We are not a locums, travel, or staffing company--this is a full-time, salaried position with full benefits!
MPOWERHealth is a health services organization that partners directly with hospitals, health systems, and surgeons to deliver exceptional patient care by providing Intraoperative Neuromonitoring and Surgical First Assist services.
Relocating? We've Got You.
We make the move easy: Relocation assistance is available for this role — so if the area isn't home yet, we'll help make the move easier.
Responsibilities
- Who is MPOWERHealth?
- MPOWER - We Are MPOWERHealth
Why You'll Love Working Here
- Comprehensive health coverage — multiple medical plan options to fit your life
- Health Savings Account with company contributions
- Dental and vision coverage for you and your dependents
- 401(k) with company match to help you build your future
- Wellness program with health insurance incentives
What You'll Do
Lead as First Assist: Serve as the primary surgical first assist, providing critical hands-on support throughout procedures.
Set the Stage Pre-Op: Confirm cases, meet patients, walk them through procedures, gather documentation, and coordinate closely with OR staff.
Deliver in the OR: Support patient positioning, maintain a sterile field, anticipate the surgeon's next move, and work in sync with the surgical team.
Follow Through Post-Op: Assist with patient transfer, deliver thorough PACU handoffs, and complete documentation with precision.
Help Us Get Better: Contribute to clinical and operational initiatives — education, training, and process improvement.
Keep Growing: Bring a willingness to learn new surgical specialties and expand your skill set.
Qualifications
What You Bring
Experience
- At least 2 years of surgical assisting experience
- Hands-on experience assisting in General Ortho and Spine
Education & Credentials
- Candidates must hold at least one of the following credentials:
- PA-C – Physician Assistant-Certified
- NP with RNFA – Nurse Practitioner with Registered Nurse First Assistant credentials
What Sets You Apart
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to adapt to different personalities and needs
- A customer-service mindset
Confidence to Work Independently and Autonomously
- Physical Requirements: Able to perform all essential duties with or without accommodation, including:
- Ability to lift, sit, stand, or squat
- Constant seeing, hearing, and speaking
- Frequent lifting up to 20+ lbs., plus bending, reaching, standing, walking, and kneeling
Ready to Elevate Your Career?
If you're passionate about surgical excellence, thrive in a dynamic OR environment, and want to be part of a company that’s redefining musculoskeletal care, we want to hear from you!
Apply now and take your career to the next level with MPOWERHealth!
MPOWERHealth is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy not to discriminate against any applicant or employee because of age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion, or veteran status.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Surgical First Assist — Physician Assistant Career Context
Of the 50 active Physician Assistant listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 72% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Colorado is 103.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.9% of Colorado clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Physician Assistant median $126k (middle half $110k–$155k)43 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Colorado index 103.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physician Assistant listings in Colorado | 75 active | 4,462 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 6% remote · 72% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US Physician Assistant listings: 13% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 7% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Physician Assistant pay trend | +2.6% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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