Surgical First Assist - (Spine - PA/NP) Phoenix, AZ - Sign- ON Bonus and Relocation Available

MPOWERHealth • Phoenix, AZ

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About The Position

MPOWERHealth is hiring a full-time, salaried Surgical First Assist for an operating-room-only role in Phoenix, Arizona. The position provides hands-on surgical assistance and partners with surgeons, hospitals, and OR teams. The role is focused on spine and may involve orthopedics, general surgery, gynecology, and robotic procedures. Relocation assistance is available.

The Surgical First Assist confirms cases, meets patients, explains procedures, gathers documentation, and coordinates with OR staff before surgery. In the operating room, the role supports patient positioning, maintains a sterile field, anticipates the surgeon’s needs, and works closely with the surgical team. After procedures, the role assists with patient transfers, provides PACU handoffs, and completes documentation. The position also contributes to education, training, and process-improvement initiatives, and requires willingness to learn additional surgical specialties.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of surgical assisting experience.
• Hands-on experience assisting in orthopedics, spine, general surgery, gynecology, and robotics.
• Spine experience is required.
• Strong technical skills in the operating room.
• Graduate of an accredited PA, NP, or CSFA program.
• Ability to acquire an Arizona state license.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to adapt to different personalities and needs.
• Customer-service mindset.
• Ability to work independently and autonomously.
• Able to perform essential duties with or without accommodation, including lifting, sitting, standing, or squatting; constant seeing, hearing, and speaking; and frequent lifting of 20+ pounds, bending, reaching, standing, walking, and kneeling.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary surgical first assist and provide hands-on support throughout procedures.
• Confirm cases, meet patients, explain procedures, gather documentation, and coordinate with OR staff before surgery.
• Support patient positioning, maintain a sterile field, anticipate the surgeon’s needs, and work in sync with the surgical team.
• Assist with patient transfers, provide thorough PACU handoffs, and complete documentation after procedures.
• Contribute to clinical and operational initiatives, including education, training, and process improvement.
• Learn new surgical specialties and expand skills.

Benefits

• Multiple medical plan options
• Health Savings Account with company contributions
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Wellness program with health insurance incentives
• Relocation assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed