Physician Assistant - Surgery

Santa Monica, CA 90404

Specialty Surgery
Profession Physician Assistant


Join Our Team as a Physician Assistant - General Surgery

Elevate your surgical career by becoming an essential part of our dynamic healthcare team. We are seeking a highly skilled Physician Assistant specializing in General Surgery to provide expert surgical assistance, patient care, and support in both inpatient and outpatient settings. This is an excellent opportunity to demonstrate your surgical expertise, collaborate with top-tier professionals, and impact patient outcomes directly.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in surgical procedures within a clinical and hospital environment, including OR and inpatient care.

• Manage patient calls and provide follow-up care.

• Support a variety of cases, from minor add-ons to complex surgical oncology procedures.

• Work independently with minimal supervision, ensuring quality patient outcomes.

• Cover approximately 8-10 weeks of coverage, primarily Monday through Friday, with flexible shift times and no call requirements.

Required Skills:

• Minimum of 2 years of OR and surgical assistance experience.

• Proficiency in managing outpatient and inpatient patient care.

• Strong knowledge of general surgery and surgical oncology procedures.

• Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced environment.

• Excellent communication and patient management skills.

• Knowledge of robotics procedures (certification preferred).

Nice to Have Skills:

• Certification in robotic surgery.

• Experience managing complex surgical cases.

• Bilingual abilities or additional language skills.

• Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR) systems.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Valid active California Physician Assistant license.

• Current CA DEA registration.

• At least 25 general surgery cases documented.

• Minimum of 5 OR cases performed.

• Proven experience in surgical oncology setting.

Other Requirements:

• Must be a licensed Physician Assistant (NPs are not accepted).

• Certified in robotic surgery (please provide certification documentation).

• Ability to work full-time (guaranteed 40 hours per week), with overtime available after 40 hours.

• Availability for scheduled shifts from Monday to Friday, with variable hours on some days.

• Willingness to travel reimbursement when applicable.

This position offers a highly competitive pay rate of $1.00 per hour, along with comprehensive benefits including weekly pay via direct deposit, medical coverage, referral bonuses, paid sick leave, licensure and certification reimbursements, and support from a dedicated professional team committed to your success.

Bring your expertise to a supportive environment where your skills truly make a difference. Apply now and take the next step in your surgical career with us!

VHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer (“EEO”)/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/E-Verify Employer and welcomes all to apply #LiveYourLife