Surgical Physician Assistant

Seacrest Behavioral Health; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Seacrest Behavioral Health seeks a Surgical Physician Assistant to provide perioperative and inpatient care within an academic medical center setting. You will serve as first-assist in surgery and oversee pre- and post-operative patient assessments, while coordinating care with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, continuous treatment.

The role emphasizes education and research support, delivering community-centered, evidence-based care in a diverse environment.

Qualifications

• Strong clinical assessment and procedural skills for perioperative care.
• Commitment to patient safety and evidence-based practice.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with surgical teams and disciplines.
• Dedication to diversity, inclusion and community service.

Responsibilities

• First-assist in surgery and provide perioperative patient care.
• Manage pre-operative and post-operative patients with clinical assessments.
• Perform minor procedures and manage inpatient care needs.
• Coordinate care with interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe, continuous treatment.
• Support education and research initiatives within the clinical setting.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Perioperative care

Surgical team collaboration

Patient safety & evidence-based care

Job description

Role: Surgical Physician Assistant providing perioperative and inpatient care in an academic medical center.

Key Responsibilities

• First-assist in surgery and provide perioperative patient care.
• Manage pre-operative and post-operative patients, including clinical assessments.
• Perform appropriate minor procedures and manage inpatient care needs.
• Coordinate care with interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe, continuous treatment.
• Support education and research initiatives within the clinical setting.

Practice Focus: Deliver community-centered, evidence-based care in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Required Qualifications/Skills

• Strong clinical assessment and procedural skills for perioperative care.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with surgical teams and other disciplines.
• Commitment to patient safety, evidence-based practice, and continuous learning.
• Professional dedication to diversity, inclusion, and service to the community.