The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant utilizes advanced health assessment, knowledge, and decision-making skills, while working both independently and in collaboration with physicians and other health care professionals. The NP/PA will provide health care to individuals and families, emphasizing health promotion and disease prevention, caring for patients ranging in age. Position requires high level of customer service skills to establish and enhance positive relationships with patients, co-workers, and others. Candidate would be joining a busy, established, complex surgery team consisting of 5 Advanced Practitioners and 7 Physicians Supports General Surgeons in the operation room as Surgical Assist Provides pre-op and post-op patient education Coordinates diagnostic studies, consultations, procedures, and communications Manages post-op care of patients including daily rounds, discharge, patient/family education, and follow up clinic visits Evening and weekend call Will support entire General Surgery physician team Hired candidates may be eligible to receive additional compensation in the form of bonuses, quality incentives, or production-based compensation.