Surgical Physician Assistant

Maia Plastic Surgery; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 125,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO

Paid holidays

CME allowance

Malpractice coverage

Licensing/DEA support

Job summary

Maia Plastic Surgery in Tysons Corner, VA, is hiring a Surgical Physician Assistant (PA‑C) to join a new perioperative team. The role blends OR first‑assist duties with pre‑/post‑operative care and clinic support in a modern, patient‑centered ASC.

Requires Virginia PA license, NCCPA certification, BLS/ACLS, and 1–3+ years surgical PA experience. Competitive salary with bonus and comprehensive benefits. Monday–Friday schedule with clinic and OR days.

Qualifications

• NCCPA‑certified PA‑C with Virginia license.
• BLS and ACLS required before start.
• 1–3+ years of surgical PA experience preferred (plastics/ENT/derm/surgery helpful).
• OR first‑assist proficiency and perioperative decision‑making.

Responsibilities

• Provide first‑assist in aesthetic and reconstructive procedures under attending supervision.
• Perform sterile prep, draping, retraction, hemostasis, suturing/closure, and dressing.
• Manage intraoperative documentation and instrument counts; support turnover efficiency.
• Conduct comprehensive pre‑op H&Ps, risk stratification, medication reconciliation, and informed‑consent education.
• Coordinate labs, imaging, clearances, and pre‑op orders; optimize patients per ERAS protocols.
• Monitor post‑op recovery, pain control, PONV, and discharge readiness per ASC policies.
• Deliver consults and follow‑ups; educate patients on procedures, recovery, and expectations.
• Write notes, orders, and e‑prescriptions in the EMR; maintain compliant documentation.

Skills

PA-C certification

VA license

BLS

ACLS

OR first‑assist

Prescriptive authority/DEA

EMR documentation

Tools

EMR

Job description

Job Description

Surgical Physician Assistant (Plastic Surgery Center)

Maia Plastic Surgery — Tysons Corner (McLean), VA

Maia Plastic Surgery is opening a brand‐new surgical center inside our Tysons Corner office, and we’re hiring a Surgical Physician Assistant (PA-C) to be a cornerstone of our perioperative team. This role blends first-assist in the OR, pre‑/post‑operative care, and clinic support, with the unique opportunity to help stand up workflows and best practices for a modern, patient‑centered plastic surgery OBS. *** Experience in plastic surgery is required

What you’ll do

Perioperative & OR (primary focus)

• First‑assist for aesthetic and reconstructive procedures (e.g., rhinoplasty, facelift/neck lift, breast augmentation/reduction, abdominoplasty, liposuction, body contouring), under attending supervision.
• Perform sterile prep, draping, retraction, hemostasis, suturing/closure, and dressing application.
• Manage intraoperative documentation and instrument counts; support turnover efficiency.

Pre‑op

• Conduct comprehensive H&Ps, risk stratification, medication reconciliation, and informed‑consent education.
• Coordinate labs, imaging, clearances, and pre‑op orders; optimize patients per ERAS‑style protocols.

Post‑op & Recovery

• Monitor immediate recovery, pain control, PONV mitigation, and discharge readiness in accordance with ASC policies.
• Perform wound checks, drain care, suture/staple removal, and routine post‑op visits; elevate findings appropriately.

Clinic & Team Operations

• See consults and follow‑ups; deliver detailed education on procedures, recovery, and expectations.
• Write notes, orders, and e‑prescriptions in the EMR; maintain accurate, compliant documentation (HIPAA/OSHA).
• Partner with the surgeon and practice manager to refine ASC workflows (checklists, protocols, supply lists, QA/PI).

Qualifications

• NCCPA‑certified Physician Assistant (PA‑C) with current or eligible Virginia license.
• BLS and ACLS required (or obtained prior to start).
• 1–3+ years of surgical PA experience preferred (plastics, ENT, dermatologic surgery, or general surgery helpful).
• Demonstrated OR first‑assist proficiency and confident perioperative decision‑making.
• Prescriptive authority/DEA eligibility in Virginia (for post‑op pain, antibiotics, etc.).
• Comfort with EMR documentation and patient education; excellent communication and service mindset.
• Ability to stand for extended periods; thrives in a fast‑paced, detail‑driven ASC.

Nice to have

• Aesthetic practice exposure (e.g., scar management, lasers, skincare); injectable experience is a plus but not required.
• Experience helping launch or optimize an ambulatory surgery center.

Schedule & location

• Monday–Friday, clinic and OR days in our Tysons Corner (McLean), VA office.
• Occasional early starts/late finishes based on case schedule; limited call as needed for post‑op questions.

What we offer

• Competitive salary with bonus potential tied to ASC/clinic performance.
• Health, dental, vision, PTO, paid holidays, and CME allowance.
• Malpractice coverage; licensing/DEA support.
• A hands‑on role shaping the operations and patient experience of a new, high‑end surgical center.

Compensation: Competitive and commensurate with experience ($125,000–$165,000 base + bonus).
Start date: ASAP (flexible).

Company Description

At Maia Plastic Sur