Physician Assistant - General Surgery - Per Diem - 10-Hour - Days

Cedars-Sinai; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State-of-the-art facilities

Job summary

Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles is seeking a Physician Assistant to support the General Surgery Department across the patient continuum. You will evaluate patients, provide perioperative care, and coordinate care with the surgical team in clinic, OR, and inpatient settings.

The role requires a CA PA license, DEA license (Schedule 2-5), National PA certification, and ACLS/PALS. Minimum one year in general surgical procedures; robotics experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Current/active California PA license.
• DEA License (schedule 2-5) and National PA certification.
• ACLS and PALS certification.

Responsibilities

• Support the General Surgery Department across the patient continuum.
• Patient evaluation, perioperative care, and postoperative management.
• Coordinate care with surgeons in clinic, OR, and inpatient settings.

Skills

Ability to work across clinic, OR, and

Robotics procedures experience (pref)

Education

PA degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Make a Difference Every Single Day

When the work you do every single day has a crucial impact on the lives of others, every effort, every detail, and every second matters. This shared culture of passion and dedication pulses through Cedars-Sinai and, it’s just one of the many reasons we’ve achieved our sixth-consecutive Magnet designation for nursing excellence. From working with a team of world-class healthcare professionals to using state-of-the-art facilities, you’ll have everything you need to do something incredible—for yourself, and for others! Join us, and discover why U.S. News & World Report has named us one of America’s Best Hospitals!

Job Description

We are looking for a Physician Assistant (PA) to support the General Surgery Department in providing comprehensive surgical care across the patient continuum. The role is intended to support physicians and the broader clinical team with patient evaluation, perioperative care, postoperative management, and coordination of care. The PA will work alongside one of our faculty in clinic, OR at multiple hospitals, including Cedars Sinai, Marina Del Ray and Tarzana.

Qualifications

Education

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program required.
• Bachelor's degree

Experience

• One (1) year of General surgical procedures in clinic and operating room experience required.
• Ability to work effectively across clinic, OR, and inpatient environments.
• Experience managing patients across the perioperative continuum.
• Experience with first/second assist and robotics procedures preferred.

License/Certification

• Current, unrestricted California PA license.
• DEA License (schedule 2-5)
• National PA certification.
• NPI
• ACLS and PALS