Physician Assistant
Job Description
About the Role
Join California Hospital Medical Center as a Physician Assistant – Trauma/Acute Care Surgery in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- The Trauma/Acute Care Surgery and Orthopedic Physicians Assistant reports directly to the Trauma Program Director, with a reporting link to the Trauma Medical Director.
Requirements
- Minimum 2 years in acute setting working with trauma, orthopedic and ICU patients.
- Surgical and Trauma training.
- First assist, H&P, assessment of the trauma patients.
- Current PA licenses, ACLS, PALS, BLS are required.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $129K - $188K
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join California Hospital Medical Center as a Physician Assistant – Trauma/Acute Care Surgery.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant at California Hospital Medical Center a 2.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Surgery physician assistant listings evaluated on our platform.
Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.
Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context
This Surgery position at California Hospital Medical Center 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
California Hospital Medical Center lists compensation for this physician assistant position at $129k to $188k annually.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Los Angeles, California.
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Trauma Care, Acute Care, Surgery, Orthopedics, Patient Assessment, Clinical Coordination, Quality Improvement, Consultation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Surgery role.
Core responsibilities: The Trauma/Acute Care Surgery and Orthopedic Physician Assistant is responsible for providing and coordinating care for trauma, acute care surgery, and orthopedic patients. They collaborate with medical staff and families to ensure optimal patient care throughout hospitalization.
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Work-Life Balance Score
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
5d ago
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