Physician Assistant (PA-C) - Plastic Surgery - Full Time - 10hr Days

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The Plastic Surgery Department is seeking a Physician Assistant (PA-C) to join a collaborative team providing comprehensive surgical care across the patient continuum. Working closely with Plastic Surgery faculty, physicians, APPs, nursing, and multidisciplinary teams, the PA-C will support patient evaluation, perioperative care, postoperative management, and continuity of care. This role primarily consists of first assisting in the operating room, outpatient clinic and perioperative care coordination. 

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive support to plastic surgeons in the management of surgical patients.
• Conduct preoperative and postoperative patient evaluations.
• Manage outpatient follow-up visits, including in-person and telehealth encounters.
• Assist surgeons in the operating room, including first or second assisting as appropriate.
• Perform procedures within approved scope of practice and clinical privileges.
• Participate in inpatient care and hospital rounding as needed.
• Coordinate care with physicians, nursing, and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation.
• Facilitate care coordination and continuity throughout the perioperative and postoperative course.
• Adapt to a workflow that may vary between clinic, operating room, and inpatient responsibilities.
• Position will support clinical operations across Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Cedars-Sinai Marina Hospital, and affiliated services at Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center.

Qualifications

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program required.
• Bachelor's degree

Experience:

• Previous experience in plastic surgery preferred.
• Prior surgical clinic and operating room experience required.
• Experience managing patients across the perioperative continuum.
• Ability to work effectively across clinic, OR, and inpatient environments.

 

License/Certification:

• Current, unrestricted California PA license.
• DEA License (schedule 2-5)
• National PA certification.
• NPI
• ACLS and PALS