Physician Assistant - General Surgery - Per Diem - 10-Hour - Days

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center • Los Angeles, CA

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About The Position

The Physician Assistant supports Cedars-Sinai’s General Surgery Department in providing comprehensive surgical care across the patient continuum. The role supports physicians and the broader clinical team through patient evaluation, perioperative care, postoperative management, and care coordination. The PA works alongside a faculty member in clinic and in the operating room at multiple hospitals, including Cedars-Sinai, Marina Del Rey, and Tarzana.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least one year of experience with general surgical procedures in clinic and operating room settings.
• Ability to work effectively across clinic, operating room, and inpatient environments.
• Experience managing patients across the perioperative continuum.
• Current, unrestricted California Physician Assistant license.
• DEA license (Schedule 2–5).
• National PA certification.
• NPI.
• ACLS and PALS.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with first- or second-assisting.
• Experience with robotic procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support surgeons in patient care.
• Conduct preoperative and postoperative evaluations.
• Manage outpatient follow-up.
• Assist in the operating room.
• Perform approved procedures within scope and privileges.
• Coordinate care with nursing and other multidisciplinary teams.
• Complete clinical documentation and facilitate continuity of care.
• Participate in inpatient care and rounding.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level