Aesthetic Plastic Surgery PA: Surgical Assistant

Pacific Plastic Surgery Group; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

3 weeks PTO

Job summary

Pacific Plastic Surgery Group in San Francisco, CA is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant to join our private practice surgical team, working alongside a board-certified plastic surgeon to deliver exceptional aesthetic and reconstructive results with a personal, high-touch patient experience.

The ideal PA will bring surgical skills, a refined aesthetic eye, and a strong commitment to patient care, with opportunities to perform in-office procedures, assist in the OR, and contribute to

Qualifications

• ARC-PA accredited PA program completion is required.
• Current NCCPA certification.
• Active California PA license or in-process with active start date.
• BLS certification.
• 1 year of surgical or related clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient evaluations including histories and pre-operative assessments.
• Partner with the surgeon to develop individualized treatment plans.
• Educate patients on procedures, expectations, and recovery.
• Provide post-operative care and wound management.
• Perform in-office procedures (injections, PRP, laser) and suturing.
• Assist in the operating room across cosmetic and reconstructive cases.
• Coordinate care and scheduling from consultation to recovery.

Skills

Surgical experience

OR first-assist

Aesthetic injectables

Laser/energy devices

Patient care focus

Education

ARC-PA accredited PA program

NCCPA certification

Active California PA license

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Job description

Pacific Plastic Surgery Group in San Francisco, CA is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant to join our private practice surgical team, working alongside a board-certified plastic surgeon to deliver exceptional aesthetic and reconstructive results with a personal, high-touch patient experience.

The ideal PA will bring surgical skills, a refined aesthetic eye, and a strong commitment to patient care, with opportunities to perform in-office procedures, assist in the OR, and contribute to