Surgical Physician Assistant
Listed compensation
$100k-$130k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
About the Role
Richmond Aesthetic Surgery is seeking a Surgical Physician Assistant to join our busy plastic surgery practice. In this role, you will work alongside our surgeons in facial, breast, and body procedures and care for patients before, during, and after surgery. Candidates with surgical assisting experience are preferred, comprehensive on-the-job training is provided for the right candidate. PANCE-eligible graduates will be considered.
What You'll Do
- Serve as a surgical first assistant in facial, breast, and body procedures.
- Assess patients just prior to surgery and help ensure they are prepared for their procedures.
- Conduct daily rounds, manage post-operative orders, and coordinate discharges for surgical patients.
- Perform procedures such as suturing, flap closure, and skin grafts.
- Monitor healing, manage wounds, and identify potential complications.
- Educate patients and their caregivers about surgery, recovery, and post-operative instructions.
- Maintain rigorous medical records.
- Work closely with surgeons, nurses, and practice staff to deliver a coordinated patient experience.
What We Are Looking For
Required
- A master's degree from an ARC-PA accredited Physician Assistant program.
- PA-C designation, or eligibility to take the PANCE.
- A current Virginia physician assistant license, or eligibility to obtain one before starting.
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Passion for and commitment to exceptional patient care and satisfaction.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a high performing and collaborative team.
Preferred
Surgical assisting experience.
Why Choose Us?
- Be part of a renowned aesthetic surgery practice.
- Work alongside a team of dedicated professionals.
- Enjoy competitive compensation and benefits.
- Grow your career in a supportive environment.
Compensation
Pay Range: $100,000 to $130,000 per year Benefits: Health, Dental, 401k, PTO, Bereavement Leave
Key Responsibilities
The Surgical Physician Assistant will serve as a first assistant during facial, breast, and body procedures while managing pre- and post-operative patient care. Responsibilities include conducting daily rounds, performing minor procedures like suturing, and coordinating patient discharges.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a master's degree from an ARC-PA accredited program and possess or be eligible for a Virginia physician assistant license. A PA-C designation or PANCE eligibility is required, with surgical assisting experience preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Plastic Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context
Of the 43 active Physician Assistant listings this role was benchmarked against, 7% are remote, 58% have no call, 77% require no weekends.
Physician Assistant pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$114k in purchasing power | Virginia index 101.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physician Assistant listings in Virginia | 138 active | 4,825 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 7% remote · 58% no call · 77% no weekends43 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Virginia Physician Assistant listings: 12% state a sign-on bonus · 11% offer loan repayment138 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Physician Assistant pay trend | +1.8% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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