Physician Assistant – Vascular & General Surgery

SURGICAL SPECIALISTS OF SW FLORIDA; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

CME allowance

Paid time off

401(k)

Malpractice coverage

Life Insurance

FSA

EAP

Long-term Disability

Job summary

Surgical Specialists of Southwest Florida is seeking a Physician Assistant to join our vascular and general surgery team in Fort Myers, FL. The role includes clinic and procedural duties with no on-call requirements and a Monday–Friday schedule.

The successful candidate will complete histories and exams, assist in OR and Endovascular procedures, and collaborate with surgeons to deliver comprehensive patient care in a tight-knit, physician-owned practice.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in PA from an accredited program.
• Active Florida PA license.
• NPI number (or obtained before start date).
• BLS and ACLS certification current.

Responsibilities

• Take patient histories and perform physical exams for vascular and general surgery patients.
• Order and interpret diagnostic studies, including vascular lab results, and consult with supervising surgeon as needed.
• Assist in surgical and endovascular procedures in OR and Access Center.
• Collaborate with surgeons to plan and deliver patient care.
• Help manage physician schedules and clinic flow.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Decision-making

Communication skills

Team player

Education

Master's degree (PA)

Job description

Surgical Specialists of Southwest Florida | Fort Myers, FL | Full-Time | No Call

About Us

Surgical Specialists of Southwest Florida is a physician-owned vascular and general surgery practice that has served the Fort Myers community for over 30 years. Our five board-certified surgeons provide a full range of vascular care, including peripheral arterial disease, carotid artery disease, abdominal aortic aneurysm, venous disease, and hemodialysis access, along with general surgery. Since 2009, our on-site Access Center has offered advanced endovascular and dialysis access procedures, and our in-house vascular lab supports fast, comprehensive diagnostics.

We're looking for a motivated PA to join our team and play a key role in both clinic and procedural care. This position has no call responsibilities currently and follows a Monday through Friday schedule.

What You'll Do

• Perform patient histories and physical exams, and assess and manage vascular and general surgical conditions
• Order and interpret diagnostic studies, including vascular lab results, consulting with the supervising surgeon as needed
• Assist in surgical and endovascular procedures in the OR and Access Center
• Evaluate, plan, and deliver patient care in collaboration with our surgeons
• Help manage physician schedules and clinic flow to keep patient care running smoothly
• Educate patients and families about their conditions, procedures, and recovery
• Serve as a clinical resource for nursing and office staff
• Document care accurately and thoroughly in the EHR
• Work effectively with colleagues across both office and hospital settings

What We're Looking For

• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and stay organized in a busy practice
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a warm, patient-centered approach
• Adaptability in a changing healthcare environment
• A team player who builds good working relationships with physicians, staff, and peers

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited PA
• Active Florida license as a PA
• NPI number (or obtained before start date)
• Current BLS and ACLS certification
• Completed surgical rotation during training
• Preferred, not required: vascular or general surgery experience; one year of first-assist experience
• New graduates are welcome to apply

Professional Growth

We support ongoing learning. You'll be encouraged to set development goals, attend meetings and continuing education, and build your vascular and endovascular skills alongside experienced surgeons.

Competitive salary commensurate with surgical specialty experience.: health/dental/vision, CME allowance, PTO, 401(k), malpractice coverage, Life Insurance, FSA, EAP, Longterm Disability

Employment is contingent on passing a pre-employment drug screen.

Learn more about our practice at www.surgspecswfl.com