Physician Assistant (PA-C) - Plastic Surgery OR

Adoreal•Baltimore, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Belcara Health is seeking an experienced, highly skilled Physician Assistant to join its Plastic Surgery team in a full-time role based primarily in the operating room. The PA works directly alongside plastic surgeons, providing surgical first-assist support and functioning with a high degree of independence as part of an experienced surgical team. The role calls for strong technical ability, efficient operative workflow, careful tissue handling, and confidence with suturing and surgical closure. Plastic surgery experience is preferred, but candidates with substantial first-assist and closure experience in other surgical specialties are encouraged to apply. Although the position is primarily OR-based, the PA may also support patients before and after surgery. This includes preoperative evaluation and preparation, postoperative assessment, wound and drain care, patient education, documentation, and escalation of postoperative concerns. The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, at Belcara Health in Baltimore, Maryland.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
Current or eligible Maryland Physician Assistant license.
Current NCCPA certification.
BLS certification required.
Previous operating room and surgical first-assist experience required.
Demonstrated hands-on suturing and surgical closure experience required.
Ability to function confidently and efficiently in the operating room.
Strong knowledge of surgical technique, sterile technique, and OR safety.
Excellent tissue-handling and technical skills.
Ability to anticipate the needs of the surgeon and surgical team.
Strong clinical judgment and attention to detail.
Ability to remain composed and effective during long or complex surgical cases.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Nice To Haves

ACLS certification preferred.
Plastic surgery experience is preferred but not required.
Experience in general surgery, reconstructive surgery, ENT, orthopedics, vascular surgery, cardiothoracic surgery, or another surgical specialty is welcomed.

Responsibilities

Serve as surgical first assist during plastic and cosmetic surgery procedures.
Provide skilled intraoperative assistance throughout surgical cases.
Assist with patient positioning, prepping, draping, and other operative preparation.
Provide exposure and retraction throughout procedures.
Assist with tissue handling and dissection as appropriate to training and scope of practice.
Assist with achieving and maintaining hemostasis.
Perform suturing and surgical wound closure under surgeon direction and in accordance with training, privileges, and scope of practice.
Use various closure techniques and suture materials.
Assist with placement and management of surgical drains when appropriate.
Apply dressings and assist with immediate postoperative wound management.
Anticipate the surgeon's needs and help maintain an efficient operative workflow.
Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, circulating nurses, surgical technologists, and recovery staff.
Participate in surgical counts, safety protocols, time-outs, and infection-control procedures as appropriate.
Assist with postoperative orders, documentation, and immediate postoperative patient management.
Help ensure smooth transitions between cases and efficient utilization of operating room time.
Participate in preoperative patient evaluation and preparation, including histories and physical examinations.
Perform postoperative patient assessment and wound and incision evaluation.
Assist with dressing changes, drain management, and suture and staple removal.
Educate patients about postoperative care and recovery.
Identify and appropriately escalate postoperative concerns.
Complete clinical documentation and postoperative orders.