Physician Assistant - Peds Plastic Surgery

Legacy Health • Portland, OR

2h • $79 - $104

About The Position

The Physician Assistant delivers comprehensive care for pediatric patients in the Randall's Children Hospital Plastic Surgery program and supports select adult cosmetic surgery services. In collaboration with the plastic surgeon and interdisciplinary care team, the PA evaluates, treats, and manages patients across outpatient clinics, surgical procedures, and postoperative follow-up.

The role includes patient assessments, treatment planning, operating room assistance, minor procedures, patient and family education, care coordination, and management of postsurgical recovery. The PA cares for pediatric plastic and reconstructive conditions and supports select adult cosmetic consultations and procedures as appropriate. The position helps improve patient access, continuity of care, and surgical efficiency while providing high-quality, family-centered care within a growing pediatric plastic surgery practice.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Successful completion of a physician assistant program accredited by CAHEA, CAAHEP, or ARC-PA.
• Current Oregon State PA license.
• Knowledge of acute and chronic disease states, medication administration and prescription, and delivering physical care according to a treatment plan.

Nice To Haves

• Recommended 1–2 years of experience in a surgical subspecialty such as plastics, ENT, urology, general surgery, neurosurgery, orthopedics, trauma, or vascular surgery.
• Surgical assisting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive clinic visits, appointments, and consultations for pediatric plastic and reconstructive surgery patients.
• Manage patients and families before and after surgery.
• Assist in the operating room, scrubbed in as deemed necessary by the plastic surgeon.
• Perform minor office-based procedures.
• Educate patients and families.
• Coordinate care across inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Provide select adult cosmetic surgery consultations and follow-up care, such as for MOHS procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time