Physicians Assistant - Surgical - Perm
Updated 3/23/26
California, California, United States
Physician Assistant
Surgery-Vascular
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
Other
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Visa Sponsorship
No
Experience Level
2 years
Job description
Job description
Job Summary:
The Physician Assistant (PA) surgical specialist is a licensed health professional who practices medicine
with the supervision of a physician as a surgical assist. In addition to being a surgical assist, the PA will also be involved in coordination of care, participates in education, and is closely engaged in clinical practice and patient care management within the practice clinics and contracted Skilled Nursing Facilities. The PA will directly work with our professional team by communicating, planning, and implementing care directly and with other healthcare professionals, including but not limited to surgeons, surgical techs , office support staff, and other advanced practice providers. Duties include but not limited to: assisting in surgery, obtaining patient health histories and complete physical examinations, documenting findings noting pertinent normal and abnormal findings, ordering and interpreting appropriate diagnostic and laboratory tests, counseling patients on preventative care, and ordering medications. The PA may also be required to
perform approved therapeutic or diagnostic procedures based upon patient's clinical status and document patient preparation and response to procedure(s). The Physician Assistant Practice Agreement will govern PA practice. The PA role includes abiding by rules and regulations of medical staff and PA certifying and regulating bodies.
The Physician Assistant (PA) surgical specialist is a licensed health professional who practices medicine
with the supervision of a physician as a surgical assist. In addition to being a surgical assist, the PA will also be involved in coordination of care, participates in education, and is closely engaged in clinical practice and patient care management within the practice clinics and contracted Skilled Nursing Facilities. The PA will directly work with our professional team by communicating, planning, and implementing care directly and with other healthcare professionals, including but not limited to surgeons, surgical techs , office support staff, and other advanced practice providers. Duties include but not limited to: assisting in surgery, obtaining patient health histories and complete physical examinations, documenting findings noting pertinent normal and abnormal findings, ordering and interpreting appropriate diagnostic and laboratory tests, counseling patients on preventative care, and ordering medications. The PA may also be required to
perform approved therapeutic or diagnostic procedures based upon patient's clinical status and document patient preparation and response to procedure(s). The Physician Assistant Practice Agreement will govern PA practice. The PA role includes abiding by rules and regulations of medical staff and PA certifying and regulating bodies.
Job Responsibilities
• Assists surgeon during surgical procedure. Perform first assistant surgical duties under the
supervision and guidance of the surgeon. May perform additional surgical
duties/procedures based off specialty training and privileges approved by medical staff.
• Obtains detailed and accurate medical histories from patients. Performs appropriate
physical examinations, delineates problems, and documents the information in the EMR.
• Develops and implements patient management plans, including the coordination of
referrals to specialty and social services, the recording of progress notes and the provision
of continuity of care in the preoperative and postoperative care period.
• Orders appropriate laboratory, diagnostic and radiographic studies along with indicated
procedures. Orders medications and consultations with other services and medications.
• Performs and / or interprets common laboratory, radiological, and other routine
diagnostic procedures used to identify pathophysiological processes.
• May perform additional procedures in the clinic within the scope of the practice
agreement.
• Helps preoperatively and postoperatively with care coordination of the patient.
• Provides continuity of care in the management of complex illnesses and injuries under the
supervision of a physician.
• Instructs and counsels patients regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic
regimens, emotional problems of daily living, and health maintenance, especially in the
postoperative period; this might also include members of the patient’s family in certain
circumstances.
• Facilitates the referral of patients to other health and social service agencies when
appropriate.
• Help participate or lead quality initiatives, process improvement projects, or research
within the department or clinic
• Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications
• Specialized/technical training Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant Program.
• 3+ Years Experience
• Committed to excellence in patient care and customer service.
• Demonstrates ability to effectively work with physicians, staff, and patients.
• Organization/time management skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, planning and evaluation skills.
• Surgical training
Experience and Qualifications:
• At least 1 Year Experience in Surgical Operating Room with Attending Surgeon
• Pref 3 years 3+ Years Experience in Surgical Specialty
• Pref experience in vascular care
Working Hours
Daytime hours
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