Surgical Assist - Spine, Orthopedics, and Robotics - RNFA/PA/NP/LSA

Overview

🌟 Surgical First Assist – Elevate Excellence in the OR | Austin, TX 🌟

At MPOWERHealth, we’re not just a healthcare company—we’re trailblazers in musculoskeletal care. For over a decade, we've empowered independent physicians with cutting-edge clinical services, innovative technology, and seamless support solutions. Our mission? Simplify the complex, predict the unpredictable, and create better outcomes for both patients and providers.

 

Now, we’re searching for a skilled and passionate Surgical First Assist to join our team in Houston, TX. If you're a dedicated OR professional with a drive for surgical precision and patient care, we want to hear from you!

 

Why This Role?

As a Surgical First Assist, you’ll be a key player in surgical success, ensuring seamless procedures and top-tier patient outcomes. This role is 100% OR-based—no clinic, no rounding, just surgical excellence.

 

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do

🔹 Master Surgical Support

✔ Serve as a trusted first assist during spine, orthopedic and robotic surgeries✔ Anticipate surgeon needs, maintain a sterile field, and optimize patient positioning.✔ Work seamlessly with the OR team to ensure precision, efficiency, and exceptional patient outcomes.

 

🔹 Own the Pre- and Post-Op Experience

✔ Connect with patients before surgery, ensuring they feel informed and at ease.✔ Confirm cases, manage essential documentation, and facilitate smooth patient transfers.✔ Provide detailed handovers to PACU staff to maintain continuity of care.

🔹 Grow, Innovate, and Lead✔ Engage in clinical and operational improvement projects, including training and process enhancements.✔ Expand your expertise by learning new surgical specialties and staying ahead in the ever-evolving world of surgery.

Qualifications

What You’ll Bring to the OR

🔹 Experience & Expertise

✔ At least 2 years of surgical assisting experience in spine, orthopedics, and robotics.✔ One of the following credentials: RNFA, PA-C, NP, or LSA.

 

🔹 Education & Training

✔ Graduate of an Accredited Master’s or Doctoral Degree Program:    • Physician Assistants – Master’s in PA Studies & NCCPA Certification.    • Nurse Practitioners – Master’s/Doctoral in NP Studies + CNOR or RNFA.✔ Proficiency in EMR systems and MS Office—because efficiency matters in and out of the OR.✔ Current state license where practicing.

 

🔹 Physical Requirements

✔ Able to perform essential duties with or without accommodations, including:    • Lifting, standing, squatting, bending, and kneeling during procedures.    • Frequent lifting (20+ lbs.), constant seeing, hearing, and speaking in a fast-paced OR setting.

🔹 Preferred Skills & Mindset✔ Strong interpersonal skills—because teamwork is key in the OR.✔ Customer service-oriented mindset—patients always come first.✔ Able to function independently, confidently, and adapt to dynamic environments.

 

Are You Ready to Make an Impact?

If you thrive in a high-energy OR environment, are passionate about surgical excellence, and want to be part of a team that’s shaping the future of musculoskeletal care, we want to hear from you! 🚀

📩 Apply today and take your career to the next level with MPOWERHealth!

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