PA/NP Surgical Assistant

Experienced Surgical Physician Assistant (PA-C) or Nurse Practitioner (NP)

Orthopedic • Spine • Neurosurgery Surgical First Assist

Full-Time | Arizona

Join Arizona's Premier Surgical First Assist Team

Arizona Surgical Physician Assistants (ASPA) is a growing surgical first assist practice dedicated to providing exceptional operative support to orthopedic, spine, and neurosurgeons throughout the Phoenix metropolitan area.

We are seeking an experienced Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner with a strong surgical background who is passionate about patient safety, surgical excellence, and delivering outstanding care in the operating room.

This is more than a job—it's an opportunity to become an integral part of a growing practice where your expertise, ideas, and leadership will help shape the future of our organization.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program

• Current Arizona license (or eligible for licensure)

• DEA license (or eligible)

• Current BLS/ACLS certification

• Minimum of four  (4) years of recent surgical experience in orthopedic surgery, spine surgery, and/or neurosurgery

• Strong surgical first assist experience is required

• Excellent clinical judgment, communication, and organizational skills

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented surgical environment

Primary Responsibilities

• Surgical first assisting in orthopedic, spine, and neurosurgical procedures

• NO Hospital rounding and perioperative patient management

• Coordination of patient care with surgeons, hospital staff, and multidisciplinary teams

• Accurate and timely documentation

Compensation & Benefits

We recognize the value of experienced surgical providers and offer a competitive compensation package designed to reward excellence and support your career.

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary based on experience

• Performance-based bonus structure

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowance and paid CME time

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

• 401(k) retirement plan

• Employer-paid professional liability (malpractice) insurance

• Professional growth and leadership opportunities

Join our team and help redefine excellence in surgical first assisting.