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Pays $193k-$280k — Physician Assistant market median is ~$120k (28 jobs) · Top 25% in Surgery (PA) for work-life (6.4/10, vs 404 in this specialty)

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Sutter Health
Santa Clara, California

Physician Assistant, Plastic Surgery

Physician Assistant Top 25% in Surgery (PA)No weekendsNo nightsFull-Time
Posted 3mo ago

About the Role

Full-time PA in plastic surgery. No weekends. Days only. Competitive salary $193k-$280k. Santa Clara, CA.

Join Sutter Health as a Plastic Surgery Physician Assistant – No Weekends in Santa Clara, California.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $193K - $280K
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Health insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Retirement plan

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No weekends required.
  • Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers weekends off, day shifts only. Work with Sutter Health in Santa Clara, California.

Key Responsibilities

Collaborates with physicians to assess, diagnose, and implement medical care for patients in office, hospital, and perioperative settings. Performs therapeutic procedures and provides first/second assistant responsibilities during surgical operations.

Requirements

Requires licensure as a Physician Assistant and adherence to the California Physician Assistant Practice Act. Must possess demonstrated knowledge of surgical anatomy, physiology, and operative techniques.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentSurgical AssistingPhysical ExaminationDiagnostic TestingWound CareSuturingPatient EducationPerioperative CareMedical DocumentationClinical PathwaysHemostasisInfection Management

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 6.4/10 on work-life balance for Physician Assistant roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 28 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks41 jobs · 32 employers

401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Relocation assistance
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Loan repayment
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About Sutter Health

Medical Practices
Tracy, California
51-200 employees
Website

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive benefits package
Health insurance
Dental
Vision
Retirement plan

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