Physician Assistant (PA-C) - Plastic Surgery - Per Diem - 10-Hour - Days

Cedars-Sinai; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles is seeking a per-diem Physician Assistant (PA-C) to join the Plastic Surgery Department and provide comprehensive surgical care across the patient continuum. You will assist in the operating room and support perioperative care across clinic, OR, and inpatient settings.

The role calls for 2+ years PA-C experience, CA license, national certification, DEA, and BLS (ACLS preferred). You will collaborate with faculty, APPs, nursing, and multidisciplinary teams to optimize

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited PA program.
• Graduate of an accredited Bachelor's degree program.
• Minimum 2 years PA-C experience required, plastic surgery preferred.
• Current California PA license and National PA certification required.
• Current DEA license and BLS; ACLS preferred.

Responsibilities

• First assisting in the operating room.
• Support perioperative care across clinic, OR, and inpatient teams.
• Coordinate perioperative care and manage inpatient floor duties.
• Collaborate with Plastic Surgery faculty and multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

First assisting in OR

Perioperative care

Team collaboration

Clinical coordination

Education

PA program

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Description

Make a Difference Every Single Day

At Cedars-Sinai, the work you do every day directly impacts lives. Our passionate and dedicated culture has earned us six Magnet designations for nursing excellence. Join us and discover why U.S. News & World Report recognizes us as one of America's Best Hospitals!

The Plastic Surgery Department is seeking a per-diem Physician Assistant (PA-C) to join a collaborative team providing comprehensive surgical care across the patient continuum. Working closely with Plastic Surgery faculty, physicians, APPs, nursing, and multidisciplinary teams, the PA-C will support perioperative care across the clinical spectrum. This role includes first assisting in the operating room, outpatient clinic, inpatient floor management and perioperative care coordination.

Qualifications

Education:

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

Experience:

• Previous experience in plastic surgery preferred.
• Two (2 ) years of PA-C experience required
• Prior surgical clinic and operating room experience required.
• Experience managing patients across the perioperative continuum.
• Ability to work effectively across clinic, OR, and inpatient environments.

Licensure/Certifications Requirements:

• Current, California PA license required.
• National PA certification required.
• Current DEA License (schedule 2-5) required.
• Current BLS certification required. ACLS highly preferred.