Surgical Physician Assistant

CommonSpirit Health•Sacramento, CA

15h•Hybrid

About The Position

As our Surgical Physician Assistant, you will be a vital contributor to our Surgical Oncology and General Surgery team at Mercy Medical Group. This is a prime opportunity for a Physician Assistant (PA) seeking surgical oncology jobs or general surgery PA roles in the Greater Sacramento area. You'll engage in comprehensive patient care across both inpatient and outpatient settings, with exciting potential to utilize your OR skills. Every day you will collaborate closely with a team of highly skilled surgeons, providing exceptional patient care from pre-operative assessments through post-operative follow-up. Your responsibilities will include assisting in a diverse range of surgical procedures, managing complex patient cases, and contributing to a positive and supportive clinical environment. You'll utilize your strong clinical acumen and communication skills to educate patients and their families, ensuring optimal understanding and adherence to treatment plans. This role demands a proactive approach to patient management and a commitment to continuous learning within the dynamic field of surgical oncology and general surgery.

Requirements

Current California Physician Assistant license
NCCPA certification
Graduated from an accredited Physician Assistant program
Two years working as a Physician Assistant with OR experience
Current and unrestricted California PA license
National certification (NCCPA)

Nice To Haves

At least two years of surgical experience (preferred)

Responsibilities

Collaborate closely with a team of highly skilled surgeons, providing exceptional patient care from pre-operative assessments through post-operative follow-up.
Assist in a diverse range of surgical procedures.
Manage complex patient cases.
Contribute to a positive and supportive clinical environment.
Utilize strong clinical acumen and communication skills to educate patients and their families, ensuring optimal understanding and adherence to treatment plans.
Proactive approach to patient management.
Commitment to continuous learning within the dynamic field of surgical oncology and general surgery.