1099 Contractor - Surgical First Assist - LSA, RNFA, PA/NP (Robotics, GYN, Plastics, Spine)

About the role

THIS IS AN OR ONLY ROLE. We Are Not a Locums, Travel, Or Staffing Company. MPOWERHealth is a health services organization that partners directly with hospitals, health systems, and surgeons to deliver exceptional patient care by providing Intraoperative Neuromonitoring and Surgical First Assist services.

Who is MPOWERHealth?

MPOWER – We Are MPOWERHealth

What You'll Do

• Lead as First Assist: Serve as the primary surgical first assist, providing critical hands-on support throughout procedures.
• Set the Stage Pre-Op: Confirm cases, meet patients, walk them through procedures, gather documentation, and coordinate closely with OR staff.
• Deliver in the OR: Support patient positioning, maintain a sterile field, anticipate the surgeon's next move, and work in sync with the surgical team.
• Follow Through Post-Op: Assist with patient transfer, deliver thorough PACU handoffs, and complete documentation with precision.
• Help Us Get Better: Contribute to clinical and operational initiatives — education, training, and process improvement.
• Keep Growing: Bring a willingness to learn new surgical specialties and expand your skill set.

What You Bring

• Experience: At least 2 years of surgical assisting experience; hands-on experience assisting in Robotics, Spine, and Plastics (Spine experience is a plus).
• Education & Credentials: Strong technical skills in the operating room; graduate of an Accredited program (PA/NP/CSFA); ability to acquire VA/MD state license.

What Sets You Apart

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to adapt to different personalities and needs.
• A customer-service mindset.
• Confidence to work independently and autonomously.

Physical Requirements

Able to perform all essential duties with or without accommodation, including:

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