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!
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.
🔹 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.
🔹 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.
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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