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CommonSpirit Health

Surgery - General Physician Assistant

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A Family or General Practitioner provides primary medical care for families and patients of all ages, including diagnosis, treatment and preventative care. Treats illnesses and helps patients to manage complex or chronic diseases. Works in a private practice or outpatient clinical setting. Works to meet the medical needs of communities that are less well served by hospitals.

$228,267 / year median in California

+7% projected growth

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Job Summary and Responsibilities As an Orthopedic Surgical First Assist Physician Assistant (PA), you will join Dignity Health Medical Group - Sequoia , supporting our surgical services and driving the expansion of surgical volumes across multiple disciplines You will provide comprehensive surgical and clinical support, with an initial focus on our Orthopedic program. This role offers the unique opportunity to bridge the gap between clinic and operating room, helping to grow surgical capacity not only in Orthopedics, but also expanding your scope to support General Surgery and Urology as the program evolves. To be successful in this role, you will be a proactive, versatile, and collaborative clinician with a commitment to surgical excellence, patient safety, and cross-functional teamwork. You will thrive in an environment that values innovation and high-quality outcomes. Provide expert surgical 1st assist coverage in the operating room, primarily for Orthopedics, with expansion into General Surgery and Urology. Expertly close surgical incisions across deep dermal and subcuticular skin layers using advanced suturing techniques to promote optimal wound healing and minimal scarring. Independently position patients correctly and safely for various orthopedic surgical procedures. Manage new, pre-operative, and post-operative patients within the clinic setting to optimize surgical readiness and recovery. Collaborate with surgeons and multidisciplinary staff to streamline workflows, increase surgical throughput, and elevate the patient experience. Partner with leadership to identify and implement strategies that grow surgical volumes across the service lines. We are offering the following incentives to eligible new hires:
Competitive Annual Salary:
$160,000 - $180,000 (DOE) Comprehensive benefits package for provider and family Opportunity to work across diverse surgical specialties Collaborative, team-based environment in a premier facility
Job Requirements Required:
Board-certified Physician Assistant (PA) Active or eligible license in the state of California Excellent communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills 1+ years of recent relevant surgical experience Ability to close deep dermal surgical incisions Where You'll Work San Mateo County is a highly desirable and family-friendly place to live. The weather is remarkably mild year-round, with an average temperature of 68 degrees. The communities are located halfway between San Francisco and San Jose. Known for their wooded hills, views of the San Francisco Bay, and stretches of open space, there are quiet residential communities in the midst of the culturally and technologically rich San Francisco Bay area. Dignity Health is a member of CommonSpirit , one of the nation's largest health systems dedicated to advancing health for all people. Pay Range $160,000 - $180,000 /year