Physician Assistant, Sr. - Adult Plastics Inpatient

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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join UCSF as a Physician Assistant – Adult Plastics Inpatient in United States.

Key Responsibilities

provide integrative inpatient and outpatient care in the surgery service.

provide comprehensive care that is tailored to the individual patient's needs.

Benefits & Compensation

PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with UCSF in United States.

Key Skills

Physician assistantLaparoscopic surgerySurgical assistingInpatient careOutpatient carePlastic surgeryCraniofacial surgeryCleft lip surgeryBreast reconstructionMicrovascular reconstructionHand surgeryWound careCosmetic proceduresPatient careClinical support

Requirements

Candidates must have at least two years of experience in physician assistant roles, laparoscopic surgery, and surgical assisting. A Master's degree is required for this position.

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant, Sr. - Adult Plastics Inpatient at UCSF a 3.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Plastic Surgery physician assistant listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Plastic Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context

This Plastic Surgery position at UCSF is open to physician assistant candidates.

Physician Assistants enjoy versatile career options across specialties, with competitive compensation and increasing opportunities in outpatient and remote settings.

Compensation Analysis

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in California.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Physician assistant, Laparoscopic surgery, Surgical assisting, Inpatient care, Outpatient care, Plastic surgery, Craniofacial surgery, Cleft lip surgery. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Plastic Surgery role.

Core responsibilities: The Physician Assistant assists attending faculty and surgical teams in providing comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care for plastic surgery patients. Responsibilities include supporting a wide range of surgical procedures such as reconstruction, trauma care, and cosmetic surgery.

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental and Vision, Retirement Plan, CME Allowance, PSLF Eligible. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

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