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Surgical First Assist - 1099 Ortho, Neuro, GYN, General & Robotics - PA/NP- Reading, PA (Sign- On Bonus and Relocation Available)

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About the job

Overview

MPOWERHealth is looking for a highly skilled 1099 Surgical First Assist to join our growing team in Reading, PA. If you’re a dedicated OR professional who thrives in a fast-paced surgical environment, we want to hear from you!

In this dynamic role, you’ll play a vital part in delivering excellent patient care and supporting successful surgical outcomes.

What We’re Looking For

  • Strong operating room experience
  • One of the following credentials: PA/NP
  • A team-oriented mindset and commitment to clinical excellence

Benefits

  • Multiple medical plan options
  • Health Savings Account with company contributions
  • Dental and vision coverage for you and your dependents
  • 401k with company match
  • Paid time off (PTO) including vacation, sick time, and holidays
  • Company wellness program with health insurance incentives

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do

🔹 Be the Surgeon’s Right Hand Step into a critical role as the Surgical First Assist , providing expert support throughout procedures and ensuring everything runs seamlessly in the OR.

🔹 Own the Pre-Op Experience Set the stage for success by confirming cases, connecting with patients, explaining procedures, and coordinating details with the surgical team.

🔹 Deliver Excellence in the OR From patient positioning to maintaining a sterile field, you’ll anticipate the surgeon’s needs and collaborate closely with the OR team to ensure optimal outcomes.

🔹 Support Recovery & Continuity of Care Assist with safe patient transfer, deliver detailed PACU handoffs, and ensure accurate, timely documentation after every procedure.

🔹 Drive Improvement & Innovation Get involved beyond the OR - contribute to training, education, and process improvement initiatives that elevate clinical and operational performance.

🔹 Grow Your Skills & Expertise Expand your capabilities by learning new surgical specialties and continuously advancing your skill set.

Qualifications

Requirements

  • Must have at least 2 years of surgical assisting experience.
  • Must have experience assisting in Spine, GYN, and Orthopedics.

Education/Training

  • Must have excellent computer skills, specifically MS Office, and EMR.
  • Must be a graduate of an Accredited Surgical Assist program.
  • Must possess current state license where practicing.

Physical Requirements

Able to perform all essential duties with or without accommodations, including but not limited to:

  • Ability to lift, sit, stand, or squat
  • Constantly seeing, hearing, and speaking
  • Frequent lifting to 20+ lbs. in addition to bending, reaching, standing, walking, and kneeling.

Preferred Skills

  • Strong interpersonal skills with ability to adapt to different personalities and needs.
  • Customer service-oriented mindset.
  • Able to function independently, autonomously, and confidently.

It is the policy of MPOWERHealth not to discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion, or veteran status.

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From MPOWERHealth's job posting, checked Oct 28, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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