Join Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital in Canton, Ohio—where advanced research and surgical innovation meet compassionate, world-class patient care. As a proud member of the Cleveland Clinic Health System since 2021, Mercy Hospital delivers a broad range of medical and surgical specialties to patients throughout Stark County and the surrounding communities. Here, caregivers are more than colleagues—they’re family. You’ll work alongside highly skilled, passionate professionals in a supportive environment that values collaboration, growth, and excellence, while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.
The Surgery OR team is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (APRN/PA) to serve as a First Assistant across all surgical service lines, with a strong emphasis on robotic-assisted surgery (robotics experience preferred). This role offers a dynamic, hands-on surgical practice in a high-acuity, technologically advanced operating room. The position follows a day-shift schedule, rotating between 7:00 AM–3:00 PM and 7:00 AM–5:00 PM, with occasional off-shift coverage and on-call responsibilities.
Applicants must live within 30 minutes of Mercy Hospital or be willing to stay on-site during on-call hours, with call rooms provided to support these requirements.
Why Canton, Ohio?
Canton offers the perfect blend of professional opportunity and quality of life. Known as the home of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, the city boasts a rich cultural scene, vibrant local dining, and year-round community events. Residents enjoy a low cost of living, excellent schools, and easy access to outdoor recreation, including parks, trails, and nearby lakes. Conveniently located between Cleveland and Akron, Canton provides small-city charm with big-city access—making it an ideal place to live, work, and grow your career.
Responsibilities:
Education:
APRN
Effective 05/01/2014: MSN required upon hire or within 3 years of hire for external hires and internal hires moving from a non-APRN licensed role to an APRN licensed role.
Graduate of an accredited APRN program.
If in neonatal care service area Master’s Degree is required upon hire.
PA
Graduate of an A.R.C. approved Physician Assistant Program.
Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies and/or higher degree obtained from a program recognized by their practicing states Licensing Board.
Languages:
Oral and written communication in English
Certifications:
NP
Currently licensed as a Nurse Practitioner in applicable state(s).
Must be licensed as an RN in applicable state(s).
National certification as a Nurse Practitioner by nationally accredited organization recognized by state Board of Nursing.
Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA) required.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) through the American Heart Association (AHA); or Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) through the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) may be required based upon work setting.
Must have arrangements with at least one physician in accordance with requirements set forth by the State Board of Nursing in applicable states.
Must be credentialed and privileged by the Medical Executive Committee and the Governing Body of the applicable hospitals.
CNS
Currently licensed as a Clinical Nurse Specialist in applicable state(s).
Must be licensed as an RN in ap