Physician Assistant - Plastic Surgery
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Job Description
About the Role
Join Pacific Plastic Surgery Group as a Physician Assistant – Plastic Surgery, San Francisco in San Francisco Bay Area, California.
Key Responsibilities
- operative care, including follow
- ups and wound management; Perform in
- office procedures to include but are not limited to: Suturing and minor excisions Platelet
- Rich Plasma (PRP) injections Light and laser
Requirements
- centered outcomes A clear communicator who builds trust with patients Organized, adaptable, and thrives in a fast
- paced surgical environment A true team player who values collaboration and professionalism Why Join Us Work side
- side with a board
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $165K
- 15 days PTO.
- 401(k) with employer match.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Pacific Plastic Surgery Group as a Physician Assistant – Plastic Surgery, San Francisco.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant - Plastic Surgery at Pacific Plastic Surgery Group a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Surgery physician assistant listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context
This Surgery position at Pacific Plastic Surgery Group 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.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in San Francisco Bay Area, California.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Transparent compensation ($165k–$165k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Patient evaluation, Surgical assistance, Wound management, PRP injections, Laser treatments, Injectables, Botox, Fillers. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Surgery role.
Core responsibilities: The Physician Assistant will conduct comprehensive patient evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with a plastic surgeon. They will also provide intraoperative support, perform in-office aesthetic procedures, and manage post-operative patient care.
Benefits package: Base salary starting at $165,000, Comprehensive health insurance, 401(k) with employer matching, 3 weeks PTO annually. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
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Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
3d ago
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