NP, Nurse Practitioner/PA, Physician Assistant - Orthopedic Surgery CHRISTUS HealthNP, Nurse Practitioner/PA, Physician Assistant - Orthopedic SurgeryTexarkana, TXThe ideal candidate is comfortable managing pre- and post-operative care, seeing patients independently in clinic, and supporting the surgical team in the OR. This position requires flexibility to work weekends and extended hours as needed to support patient care and surgical schedules.
Surgical First Assistant - Orthopedic Surgery CHRISTUS HealthSurgical First Assistant - Orthopedic SurgeryTexarkana, TXThe surgical assistant performs specific tasks according to individual surgeon preference utilizing appropriate techniques including, but not limited to: incision and layered closure of surgical sites, providing exposure, achieving hemostasis by means of injection, manual, and topical methods, and application of appropriate energy sources, manipulation and dissection/removal of tissues, aides in implanting, securing, and/or removal of devices and drains, and applying appropriate dressing material specific to procedure. As defined by the American College of Surgeons (ACS), surgical assistants provide aid in exposure, hemostasis, closure, and other intraoperative technical functions that help the surgeon carry out a safe operation with optimal results for the patient.