Physician Assistant (PA-C) - Plastic Surgery - Per Diem - 10-Hour - Days
About The Position
The Plastic Surgery Department is seeking an advanced practice provider to join a collaborative team delivering comprehensive surgical care across the patient continuum. Working with Plastic Surgery faculty, physicians, APPs, nursing, and multidisciplinary teams, the role supports patient evaluation, perioperative care, postoperative management, and continuity of care. The position primarily involves first assisting in the operating room, outpatient clinic care, and perioperative care coordination. The position supports clinical operations across Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Cedars-Sinai Marina Hospital, and affiliated services at Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center. Although the posting title identifies a Physician Assistant, the job description itself refers to a Nurse Practitioner and lists Nurse Practitioner qualifications.
Requirements
- Master of Nursing Degree.
- Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program approved by the California Board of Registered (ANCC).
- Prior surgical clinic and operating room experience required.
- Experience managing patients across the perioperative continuum.
- Prior operating room experience or exposure.
- Ability to work effectively across clinic, operating room, and inpatient environments.
- Current California RN License.
- Nurse Practitioner and Furnishing License.
- National Certification as a Nurse Practitioner.
- Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA), eligible to obtain.
- NPI.
- Current DEA License (schedule 2–5).
- ACLS and PALS.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in plastic surgery.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive support to plastic surgeons in managing surgical patients.
- Conduct preoperative and postoperative patient evaluations.
- Manage outpatient follow-up visits, including in-person and telehealth encounters.
- Assist surgeons in the operating room, including first or second assisting as appropriate.
- Perform procedures within approved scope of practice and clinical privileges.
- Participate in inpatient care and hospital rounding as needed.
- Coordinate care with physicians, nursing, and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
- Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation.
- Facilitate care coordination and continuity throughout the perioperative and postoperative course.
- Adapt to a workflow that may vary between clinic, operating room, and inpatient responsibilities.
- Support clinical operations across Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Cedars-Sinai Marina Hospital, and affiliated services at Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center.
