Surgical Physician Assistant, First Assist - Surgical Oncology & Endocrine Surgery

VUMC

7 days ago

United StatesFull TimeOncology

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Vanderbilt University Medical Center as a Surgical Physician Assistant, First Assist - Surgical Oncology & Endocrine Surgery in United States.

Key Responsibilities

focused, or symptom

pharmacologic and surgical, needed to achieve expected outcomes. Utilizes evidence

centered care and the patient or designee as a full partner in decision making. Creates a climate of patient

Requirements

focused, or symptom

pharmacologic and surgical, needed to achieve expected outcomes. Utilizes evidence

centered care and the patient or designee as a full partner in decision making. Creates a climate of patient

Benefits & Compensation

Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas.

Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships.

Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences. Delivering Excellent Services:

Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them.

Work Schedule

Full-time position.

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

Apply to join Vanderbilt University Medical Center as a Surgical Physician Assistant, First Assist - Surgical Oncology & Endocrine Surgery.

Key Skills

Surgical assistanceSurgical oncologyEndocrine surgeryRobotic surgeryLaparoscopic surgeryPatient assessmentClinical documentationHepatopancreatobiliary surgeryGI surgeryPhysical examinationDiagnostic proceduresPatient educationMultidisciplinary collaborationEvidence-based practiceProfessional developmentSurgical interventions

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Surgical Physician Assistant, First Assist - Surgical Oncology & Endocrine Surgery position at VUMC includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Oncology — Physician Assistant Career Context

This Oncology position at VUMC 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.

Nationally, Oncology professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $380k, with the typical range spanning $290k to $520k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Surgical assistance, Surgical oncology, Endocrine surgery, Robotic surgery, Laparoscopic surgery, Patient assessment, Clinical documentation, Hepatopancreatobiliary surgery. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Oncology role.

Core responsibilities: The Surgical Physician Assistant provides first or second assistant support during complex robotic, laparoscopic, and open surgical cases. They also manage patient care through pre-operative history, physical examinations, and collaborative treatment planning.

Benefits package: Health insurance, Dental plan, Vision plan, 403(b) retirement plan, Paid time off, Tuition reimbursement, Adoption assistance, Short-term disability. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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