Physician Assistant, Plastic Surgery & Aesthetics

PINCUS PLASTIC SURGERY PC; Town of Smithtown (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Pincus Plastic Surgery is actively seeking a Physician Assistant to join Dr. David J. Pincus and our surgical/aesthetic team in Smithtown, New York. This full-time position involves consultations, pre-operative care, operating room support, post-operative management, and long-term patient care.

The PA will work directly with the surgeon, assist in procedures, educate patients, and ensure high clinical and aesthetic standards. Occasional travel to Boca Raton, FL may be required.

Qualifications

• Current NYS PA license and NCCPA certification required.
• Graduate PA program completion with relevant plastic surgery exposure.
• BLS certification; ACLS preferred.
• 5+ years clinical experience, OR and perioperative work valued.
• Experience with injectable treatments (neuromodulators, fillers) preferred.
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Work in OR and clinical week alongside Dr. Pincus, supporting procedures.
• Assist with plastic and reconstructive surgeries and patient care.
• Perform patient evaluations, histories, exams, and documentation.
• Coordinate pre- and post-operative care and wound management.
• Provide education on procedures, recovery, medications, and plans.
• Order/lab tests and imaging within scope; maintain EMR documentation.
• Collaborate with nurses, MAs, anesthesia, and staff; ensure standards.
• Treat both cosmetic and insurance-based patients; assist with office procedures.
• Travel to Boca Raton, FL office as required.

Skills

Clinical care

Patient evaluation

OR support

Post-operative care

Injectables

Documentation

Team coordination

Patient education

Education

NYS PA license

Graduate PA program

NCCPA certification

BLS certification

ACLS preferred

5+ years clinical experience

Plastic surgery experience

Operating room experience

Tools

EMR/EHR

Job description

Pincus Plastic Surgery | Smithtown, New York

Full-Time | Monday through Friday

Pincus Plastic Surgery is seeking an experienced, polished, and highly motivated Physician Assistant to work closely alongside Dr. David J. Pincus, MD, FACS, and our surgical and aesthetic team in Smithtown, New York.

This is a full-time, hands-on clinical position for a PA who wants to be deeply involved in the complete plastic surgery patient experience, including consultations, pre-operative care, operating room support, post-operative management, aesthetic treatments, and long-term patient care.

Responsibilities

• Work directly alongside Dr. Pincus in the operating room and throughout the clinical week.


• Assist with plastic and reconstructive surgical procedures.


• Conduct patient evaluations, histories, examinations, and clinical documentation.


• Participate in pre-operative and post-operative patient care.


• Provide wound care, suture and drain management, dressing changes, and post-surgical follow-up.


• Educate patients regarding procedures, recovery, medications, and treatment plans.


• Order and review appropriate laboratory testing and diagnostic studies within scope of practice.


• Coordinate closely with surgeons, nurses, medical assistants, anesthesia providers, and administrative staff.


• Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the electronic medical record.


• Support both aesthetic and insurance-based surgical patients


• Assist with minor procedures performed in the office.


• Perform aesthetic injectable treatments when appropriately trained and credentialed.


• Help maintain the high clinical, safety, service, and aesthetic standards of Pincus Plastic Surgery.


• Participate in occasional travel to our Boca Raton, Florida, office is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current and unrestricted New York State Physician Assistant license.


• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.


• Current NCCPA certification.


• Current BLS certification, ACLS preferred.


• 5+ years of clinical experience preferred.


• Plastic surgery, cosmetic surgery, dermatology, surgical, or aesthetic medicine experience strongly preferred.


• Operating room and perioperative experience preferred.


• Injectable experience preferred, including neuromodulators and dermal fillers.


• Strong understanding of surgical patient care and post-operative management.


• Excellent clinical judgment, communication, and organizational skills.


• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-touch private practice environment.


• Professional, polished presentation consistent with an elevated aesthetic medical practice.


• Strong interpersonal skills with a focus on exceptional patient care and experience.

Schedule

This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday, with scheduling based on surgical, clinical, and patient-care needs.

Compensation & Benefits

Annual salary of $120,000 to $130,000, commensurate with experience, plus bonus eligibility and benefits eligibility.

About Pincus Plastic Surgery

Led by board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. David J. Pincus, Pincus Plastic Surgery provides advanced surgical and nonsurgical aesthetic care in Smithtown, New York and Boca Raton, Florida.

The practice is built around personalized care, surgical excellence, patient safety, and an elevated patient experience. We are seeking a Physician Assistant who wants to become an integral long-term member of the practice, work closely with Dr. Pincus, develop meaningful relationships with patients, and grow alongside our expanding surgical and aesthetic program.