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Surgical/Clinical PA-C
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What they do
A Surgical Physician Assistant provides medical care to patients, under the supervision of a physician or surgeon. Works in surgical operating rooms and surgery departments, and is licensed to practice medicine but has less formal certification than a physician. Performs duties delegated by a physician such as recording patient medical histories, ordering diagnostic tests, or giving immunizations.
$159,705 / year median in California
+14% projected growth
Job Description
Surgical/Clinical PA-C A specialized surgical practice in the San Francisco Bay Area is seeking an experienced Surgical/Clinical PA-C to support patients throughout the preoperative, operative, and postoperative stages of care. A typical day for the Surgical/Clinical PA-C may include completing patient evaluations, reviewing medical histories, coordinating treatment plans, assisting with in-office procedures, providing postoperative care, or first assisting in the operating room.
Stevens@gogpac.com .
Responsibilities may include:
Conducting preoperative and postoperative evaluations Obtaining patient histories and completing physical examinations Providing patient education and surgical preparation instructions Reviewing laboratory results and coordinating medical clearances Performing wound assessments, dressing changes, drain removal, and suture removal Monitoring healing and identifying potential postoperative complications Assisting with medication management and postoperative recovery plans Coordinating care between patients, surgeons, clinical staff, and outside providers First assisting in surgery, depending on the selected position and experience Maintaining accurate and timely clinical documentation The ideal Surgical/Clinical PA-C is compassionate, organized, clinically confident, and comfortable supporting patients through highly personal and medically complex surgical journeys. This Surgical/Clinical PA-C position is an excellent fit for someone with experience in plastic surgery, general surgery, emergency medicine, perioperative care, or another transferable patient-focused specialty. The selected Surgical/Clinical PA-C will work onsite as part of a collaborative surgical team dedicated to providing respectful, individualized care and strong patient outcomes. Candidates should be well-versed in gender-affirming care or demonstrate a sincere professional interest in developing expertise within this area of medicine. If you are an experienced Surgical/Clinical PA-C interested in learning more, all conversations will remain confidential. For confidential consideration, please email Taylor.Stevens@gogpac.com .