Physician Assistant (PA-C) - Plastic Surgery - Per Diem - 10-Hour - Days

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center•Los Angeles, CA

11d

About The Position

Cedars-Sinai’s Plastic Surgery Department is seeking a per-diem Physician Assistant (PA-C) to join a collaborative team providing comprehensive surgical care across the patient continuum. Working closely with Plastic Surgery faculty, physicians, APPs, nursing, and multidisciplinary teams, the PA-C supports perioperative care in the operating room, outpatient clinic, and inpatient setting, based on departmental staffing and clinical needs. The role calls for a strong surgical foundation, excellent technical skills, sound clinical judgment, and effective communication and collaboration. The PA-C serves as a first assistant for plastic and reconstructive procedures, provides occasional clinic and inpatient coverage, supports postoperative care and coordination, and maintains accurate clinical documentation. The successful candidate will adapt quickly across clinical environments, work effectively with different teams and surgeons, and prioritize patient safety, quality of care, and efficient team-based practice.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
Graduate of an accredited bachelor's degree program.
Two years of PA-C experience.
Prior surgical clinic and operating room experience.
Experience managing patients across the perioperative continuum.
Ability to work effectively across clinic, operating room, and inpatient environments.
Current California PA license.
National PA certification.
Current DEA license (Schedule 2–5).
Current BLS certification.
Dependable, flexible, and comfortable working with different surgeons, procedures, teams, and clinical settings.
Demonstrated professionalism, respect, effective communication, situational awareness, and collaboration.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in plastic surgery.
ACLS certification.

Responsibilities

Serve as first assistant in the operating room for a broad range of plastic and reconstructive surgical procedures.
Use sound surgical fundamentals, including tissue handling, retraction, exposure, hemostatic assistance, instrument handling, and surgical assisting techniques.
Perform suturing and surgical closure, including layered closure and other techniques appropriate to the procedure and within scope of practice.
Anticipate procedural needs and work efficiently with surgeons, trainees, and other perioperative team members.
Provide outpatient clinic coverage as needed, including postoperative evaluations, wound assessments, dressing changes, drain management, suture or staple removal, and coordination of ongoing care.
Evaluate patients with postoperative concerns, communicate findings, and escalate concerns to the surgical team as appropriate.
Provide inpatient and floor coverage as needed, including postoperative assessments, rounds, wound and drain evaluation, coordination of care, and communication with consulting and ancillary services.
Maintain accurate, timely, and professional clinical documentation in accordance with departmental and institutional requirements.
Recognize changes in patient condition and communicate or escalate concerns appropriately.
Maintain familiarity with postoperative care principles relevant to plastic and reconstructive surgery.
Adapt across clinical environments and workflows according to service needs.
Communicate clearly, directly, and respectfully, particularly in high-acuity or fast-paced situations.
Collaborate with the clinical team, contribute to a positive team environment, seek guidance when needed, accept feedback professionally, and pursue continuous improvement.
Prioritize patient safety, quality of care, and efficient team-based practice.