Senior Physician Assistant — OR & Inpatient Care Leader

Kaiser Permanente; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in San Francisco seeks a Senior Physician Assistant to deliver high-quality, team-based patient care under a supervising physician. The role spans the office, hospital, ED, and perioperative settings, with potential First Assist in the OR and on-call responsibilities.

This position emphasizes clinical excellence, mentorship of junior PAs, and active participation in patient management planning and continuity of care.

Qualifications

• Three years of PA experience in the last five years.
• Graduate from ARC-PA accredited PA program.
• CA PA license at hire.
• NPI at hire.
• BLS certification.
• PA National Certificate at hire.

Responsibilities

• Practice as part of a team under the direction of the supervising physician.
• Examine patient and perform comprehensive physical examination.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests and imaging.
• Provide therapeutic procedures and wound care.
• Develop and implement patient management plans and document progress.
• Educate patients about treatment plans and health maintenance.
• May First Assist in surgeries or perform perioperative procedures.
• Manage inpatients, rounds, and discharge planning as applicable.

Skills

Team-based care

Clinical examination

Patient education

Education

ARC-PA accredited PA program

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in San Francisco seeks a Senior Physician Assistant to deliver high-quality, team-based patient care under a supervising physician. The role spans the office, hospital, ED, and perioperative settings, with potential First Assist in the OR and on-call responsibilities.

This position emphasizes clinical excellence, mentorship of junior PAs, and active participation in patient management planning and continuity of care.