Surgery - General Physician Assistant

Our client, a nationally renowned academic medical center and integrated healthcare delivery system, is seeking a Physician Assistant (PA) to join their dynamic Plastic Surgery team. This is a unique opportunity to work within a high-volume outpatient practice that offers a full spectrum of reconstructive and cosmetic procedures, serving a diverse and often underserved patient population. This position offers a balanced mix of surgical and clinical responsibilities, with a strong focus on outpatient care. The PA will be involved in both pre- and post-operative patient management and will assist in a wide variety of procedures. The role includes at least one dedicated OR day per week, with the potential for a second, depending on surgical volume and staffing. Most OR time will involve second assist responsibilities, as residents typically serve as first assist.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a busy outpatient plastic surgery clinic
• Assist in the operating room (minimum one day/week) across a range of plastic and reconstructive procedures
• Conduct post-operative follow-ups, wound care, and procedural consults
• Collaborate closely with attending surgeons, residents, and the broader care team
• Document clinical encounters, order labs/imaging, and manage ongoing treatment plans
• Participate in inpatient consult coverage on a limited basis (1-2 times/year)

Clinical Scope. The PA will have exposure to a broad variety of plastic surgery cases, including:

• Abdominal reconstruction and body contouring
• Breast reconstruction and reduction
• Head and neck surgeries
• Aesthetic and cosmetic procedures
• Hand surgery (in collaboration with a dedicated hand surgeon)
• Minor excisions and "lumps and bumps"
• Medicare/Medicaid patient base with a wide clinical mix

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program
• NCCPA certification and eligibility for state licensure
• Strongly preferred: Surgical experience in plastic surgery
• Preferred: 1+ years of clinical experience in a surgical specialty
• Will consider highly motivated new graduates with significant plastic surgery-focused electives, rotations, or surgical residency/fellowship experience
• Excellent clinical judgment, team orientation, and communication skills