Why Join Our Team?
At New York Health (NYH), we are revolutionizing healthcare with a holistic, integrated approach. Our multidisciplinary team of physicians, nurses, and healthcare professionals works collaboratively to provide comprehensive care that addresses all aspects of patient wellbeing. With state-of-the-art facilities and a commitment to personalized care, NYH is setting a new standard for healthcare in our communities.
Join us and become a part of our mission to promote lifelong wellness through compassionate, evidence-based practices that empower patients on their healthcare journeys.
Location: Long Island, NY
Organization:New York Health
Why Join Us?
At New York Health, we are committed to delivering exceptional patient-centered care through innovation, collaboration, and clinical excellence. We are seeking an experienced, robotically trained Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our growing surgical team as a Surgical First Assistant supporting advanced robotic and minimally invasive procedures across Long Island.
This role offers the opportunity to work alongside highly skilled surgeons in a dynamic perioperative environment while contributing to the continued growth of a rapidly expanding healthcare organization.
In This Role, You Will:
- Serve as first assistant in robotic-assisted surgical procedures utilizing the da Vinci platform, as well as open and laparoscopic surgical cases
- Provide intraoperative support including patient positioning, port placement, retraction, tissue handling, suturing, and hemostasis
- Conduct preoperative evaluations including history & physicals, consent review, and surgical clearance assessments
- Perform postoperative rounds, manage inpatient care, and coordinate discharge planning
- Collaborate closely with attending surgeons, operating room staff, and hospitalist teams to ensure seamless patient care
- Complete clinical documentation within the EMR in accordance with hospital and practice standards
- Participate in the on-call rotation schedule as needed
We Require:
- Current New York State licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in good standing
- Nurse Practitioners must possess RNFA certification
- National certification
- ANCC or AANP for NPs
- NCCPA for PAs
- Active DEA registration
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications
- Documented robotic surgical training (da Vinci certification or equivalent)
- Prior surgical first-assist experience
- Eligibility for privileging at St. Charles Hospital and Mather Hospital
- Excellent clinical, interpersonal, and communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- 2+ years of surgical first-assist experience
- Experience in general surgery, gynecology, or related surgical subspecialties
- Familiarity with Catholic Health hospital systems and credentialing processes
Schedule:
- Full-time
- Primarily OR-based coverage at St. Charles Hospital (Port Jefferson) and Mather Hospital
What We Offer:
- Competitive base salary: $150,000 – $200,000, commensurate with experience
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with employer contribution
- Paid time off and CME allowance
- Malpractice coverage
- Opportunities for professional growth within a rapidly expanding organization