Senior Physician Assistant - Spinal Surgery

Kaiser Permanente

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Kaiser Permanente as a Senior Physician Assistant – Spinal Surgery in United States. Job Summary: Under the direction of a supervising physician, the Senior Physician Assistant provides high quality, efficient, team based patient focused care. The Senior Physician Assistant responsibilities may include managing patients in the office, hospital, ED and/or perioperative setting.

Key Responsibilities

operative/pre

procedure and other pertinent education. Answers questions regarding surgery or procedures, recovery and risk factor modification; provides blood transfusion information as applicable; performs peri

operative procedures to include entering standard post

Requirements

Experience Minimum three (3) years previous experience in the last five (5) years as a physician assistant.

Education Graduate from an ARC-PA accredited physician assistant program.

May be required to have experience and competency in performing specific tasks required by the specific department.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Call responsibilities required.

Apply to join Kaiser Permanente as a Senior Physician Assistant – Spinal Surgery.

Key Skills

Spinal surgeryPatient examinationDiagnostic testingSurgical assistanceWound carePatient managementClinical documentationMentoringPerioperative careInpatient roundingDischarge planningFluoroscopyBasic life supportMedical history takingPatient education

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Position Insights

Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context

This Surgery position at Kaiser Permanente 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 California.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Spinal surgery, Patient examination, Diagnostic testing, Surgical assistance, Wound care, Patient management, Clinical documentation, Mentoring. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Surgery role.

Core responsibilities: The Senior Physician Assistant provides high-level clinical care by managing patients across office, hospital, and perioperative settings. Responsibilities include performing physical exams, assisting in surgeries, ordering diagnostic tests, and mentoring less experienced staff.

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