Physician Assistant, Surgical

Job Title: Physician Assistant, Surgical

Job Summary: The Surgical Physician Assistant (PA) provides comprehensive medical care to surgical patients under the supervision of a licensed surgeon. This role includes pre-operative assessment, intraoperative assistance, and post-operative management to ensure high-quality, safe, and effective patient care throughout the surgical continuum.

Reports To: Supervising Physician | Director, Outpatient Services

Salary Range: $129,875- $169,582 (salary range is intentionally broad as pay will be determined based on qualifications, experience and eligibility for bonuses)

Essential Job Functions

• Perform pre-operative patient evaluations, including history and physical examinations


• Assist surgeons during operative procedures, including first assist duties as credentialed


• Manage post-operative care, including rounding, wound care, and discharge planning


• Order and interpret diagnostic tests, labs, and imaging within scope of practice


• Develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with the surgical team


• Document patient encounters accurately in electronic health record (EHR) systems


• Communicate effectively with patients, families, surgeons, nurses, and ancillary staff


• Ensure compliance with clinical protocols, patient safety standards, and regulatory requirements

Additional Duties

• Participate in on-call coverage and surgical rotations as required


• Assist with patient education regarding procedures, recovery, and follow-up care


• Support quality improvement initiatives and clinical best practices


• Participate in departmental meetings, training, and continuing medical education


• Perform other duties as assigned by supervising physician or administration

Minimum Requirements

Education:

• Master’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program


• Current Physician Assistant licensure in the state of practice


• NCCPA certification required

Experience:

• Previous experience in a surgical setting preferred (new graduates may be considered depending on specialty)


• Experience assisting in operative procedures and managing post-operative patients preferred

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for prolonged periods during surgical procedures


• Ability to lift, position, and transfer patients as needed (up to 50 pounds with assistance)


• Manual dexterity to perform surgical assisting and clinical procedures


• Ability to work in fast-paced, high-stress environments

Working Conditions/Environmental Exposures

Environmental hazards such as chemicals, solvents, needles, needle containers, sharps, blood, body fluids, various infectious/communicable diseases, infectious medical waste, radiation, and/or radioactive materials and/or radioactive waste, proximity to moving mechanical parts.  Protective clothing/equipment may be necessary.

ASH IMMUNIZATIONS AND VACCINATIONS REQUIREMENTS – Aligns with CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) for Healthcare Personnel 

• Hepatitis B- Lab evidence of immunity (titer) to Hepatitis B or three doses Hep B vaccine at appropriate intervals


• Influenza- documentation of current seasonal flu vaccine (mandatory from November 1st through March 31st each year)


• Measles, Mumps, and Rubella - Lab evidence of immunity (titer) to Measles, Mumps, and Rubella or 2 doses of MMR Vaccination


• Varicella (chickenpox) - Lab evidence of immunity (titer) to Varicella or 2 doses of Varicella Vaccine


• Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis (Tdap) - documented proof of immunization


• Tuberculosis Screening - Documentation of a two-step TB skin test within the past year OR lab verification of a negative TB Gold or T-Spot tuberculin test within the past 6 months

* VACCINE RECORDS OR EVIDENCE OF IMMUNITY ARE REQUIRED PRIOR TO 1ST DAY OF SCHEDULED WORK