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Pacific Plastic Surgery Group
San Francisco, California

Physician Assistant – Plastic Surgery

Physician AssistantFull-Time

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Job Description

Our established private practice, led by a board-certified plastic surgeon, is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant to join our close-knit surgical team. You’ll work side by side with the surgeon helping deliver exceptional aesthetic and reconstructive results with a personal, high-touch patient experience.

We’re looking for a PA who brings strong clinical and surgical skills, a refined aesthetic eye, and a genuine commitment to outstanding patient care.

Please submit your CV with a copy of a cover letter telling us a little bit about you so we can learn more. We’re a dynamic team looking to expand!

What You’ll Do

Patient Care

  • Conduct comprehensive patient evaluations, including histories, physical exams, and pre-operative assessments
  • Partner with the surgeon to develop individualized treatment plans
  • Educate patients on procedures, expectations, and recovery so they feel informed and confident at every step
  • Provide attentive post-operative care, including follow-up visits and wound management
  • In-Office Procedures

Perform In-office Procedures, Including But Not Limited To

  • Suturing and minor excisions
  • Neurotoxin and dermal filler injections
  • Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) treatments
  • Light- and laser-based treatments
  • Surgical Assistance
  • Assist in the operating room across a range of cosmetic and reconstructive procedures
  • Support intraoperative care, including retraction, suturing, and maintaining a sterile field
  • Help ensure a seamless, safe, high-quality surgical experience for every patient
  • Care Coordination
  • Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the electronic medical records
  • Collaborate with clinical and administrative staff to keep the patient experience efficient and elevated
  • Support surgical scheduling and continuity of care from consultation through recovery

What You Bring

  • Required
  • Graduate of an ARC-PA accredited Physician Assistant program
  • Current NCCPA certification
  • Active California PA license, or license in process (must be active by your start date)
  • Current BLS certification
  • At least 1 year of surgical or related clinical experience
  • Preferred
  • 3+ years of experience, ideally in plastic, cosmetic, or reconstructive surgery
  • Operating room / surgical first-assist experience
  • Experience with aesthetic injectables and laser or energy-based devices
  • ACLS certification

Who You Are

  • Clinically strong, with sound judgment and close attention to detail
  • Passionate about aesthetics and patient-centered outcomes
  • A warm, clear communicator who builds trust quickly
  • Organized and adaptable, and at your best in a fast-paced surgical setting
  • A collaborative team player who models professionalism

Compensation & Benefits

  • Base salary: $165,000+, based on experience and qualifications
  • Comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • 3 weeks of paid time off annually
  • Exposure to a wide range of aesthetic and reconstructive procedures, with room to grow your skills
  • Work directly with a board-certified plastic surgeon in a respected, results-driven practice

How to Apply

Please submit your resume/CV and a cover letter introducing yourself and sharing why you’d like to join our practice. We look forward to meeting you!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Key Responsibilities

Evaluate and educate patients, collaborate with the surgeon on individualized treatment plans, and provide pre- and post-operative care, including wound management. Perform in-office aesthetic procedures, assist with cosmetic and reconstructive surgeries, and coordinate documentation, scheduling, and continuity of care.

Requirements

Requires graduation from an ARC-PA-accredited Physician Assistant program, current NCCPA certification, BLS certification, and at least one year of surgical or related clinical experience. An active California PA license is required by the start date; preferred qualifications include three or more years of relevant experience, first-assist experience, aesthetic procedure experience, and ACLS certification.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationMedical History And Physical ExamsPre-Operative AssessmentTreatment PlanningPatient EducationMinor ExcisionPlatelet-Rich Plasma TreatmentsLaser And Light-Based TreatmentsOperating Room AssistanceSterile Technique

Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context

Of the 50 active Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 72% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

Surgery pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Benefits & Perks32 jobs · 31 employers

401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
56%
Sign-on bonus
50%
Relocation assistance
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Loan repayment
16%

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Work-life snapshot

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Better work-life than 50% of Surgery (PA) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 371 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in San Francisco

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.74M≈ 10.6× annual pay
Typical market rent
$4,682/mo≈ 34% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
30 min
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Pacific Plastic Surgery Group

Medical Practices
San Francisco, California
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance
401(k) with employer match
3 weeks of paid time off annually
Exposure to a wide range of aesthetic and reconstructive procedures
Work directly with a board-certified plastic surgeon