Licensed Physician Assistant

Art Surgical; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k)

Employee discounts

Competitive salary

CME allowance

Professional development opportunities

Malpractice coverage

Job summary

Art Surgical in San Francisco is looking for a compassionate Physician Assistant dedicated to gender-affirming care within a specialized plastic surgery practice. This role involves first assisting in surgeries, managing patient care, and working closely with an experienced surgeon to provide personalized surgical solutions.

Ideal candidates have at least two years of surgical experience, outstanding communication skills, and a commitment to delivering respectful care to LGBTQ+ patients. Join a mission-driven team and make a difference in patients' lives.

Qualifications

• A licensed Physician Assistant (or eligible for California licensure).
• Two years of surgical experience required.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced surgical environment.

Responsibilities

• First assisting in the operating room.
• Conducting preoperative and postoperative evaluations.
• Managing outpatient clinic visits.
• Providing patient education and counseling.

Skills

Surgical experience

Compassionate care

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Licensed Physician Assistant

Job description

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k)
• Employee discounts
• Dental insurance
• Competitive salary
• Health benefits
• CME allowance
• Professional development opportunities
• Malpractice coverage
• Retirement benefits (if applicable)

Job Summary

ART Surgical is seeking an exceptional Physician Assistant to join our boutique plastic surgery practice dedicated exclusively to gender-affirming care. Our practice specializes in facial feminization surgery, gender-affirming body contouring, chest surgery, and genital surgery. We are looking for a compassionate, highly motivated PA who enjoys working closely with patients and wants to build a long‑term career in an innovative and rapidly evolving field. This is an opportunity to work side‑by‑side with an experienced, board‑certified plastic surgeon in a practice known for personalized care, surgical excellence, and a strong commitment to the transgender community. This is not a high‑volume assembly‑line practice. We intentionally maintain a boutique model that allows us to build meaningful relationships with our patients while providing highly specialized surgical care.

As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to:

• Develop expertise in one of the fastest-growing areas of plastic surgery
• Gain extensive operative experience
• Work directly with a nationally recognized surgeon and educator
• Become an integral member of a collaborative, mission‑driven practice
• Help improve the lives of transgender and gender‑diverse patients every day

We believe exceptional surgical outcomes begin with exceptional patient relationships.

A tentative schedule could look like: Monday and some Thursdays clinic, OR Tuesday–Thursday, Friday telemedicine/administrative time, with a shared call schedule.

Responsibilities

• First assisting in the operating room
• Conducting preoperative and postoperative evaluations
• Managing outpatient clinic visits
• Coordinating perioperative patient care
• Providing patient education and counseling
• Participating in postoperative call rotation
• Collaborating closely with our administrative and clinical teams to ensure an outstanding patient experience

Qualifications

• A licensed Physician Assistant (or eligible for California licensure)
• Two years of surgical experience required
• Passionate about surgery and patient care
• Compassionate, professional, and emotionally intelligent
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced surgical environment
• A strong communicator and collaborative team member
• Detail‑oriented and highly organized
• Committed to providing affirming, respectful care to LGBTQ+ patients
• Must live locally