Surgical Physician Assistant (Spine) - Full-Time - Torrance & El Segundo - Coastal Orthopedic Group

Cedars-Sinai

2 months ago

United States$113.68/hrFull TimePhysician Assistant

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Cedars-Sinai as a Surgical Physician Assistant (Spine) - Full-Time - Torrance & El Segundo - Coastal Orthopedic Group in United States. A true leader aims to inspire and at Cedars-Sinai Medical Care Foundation, that’s exactly what our nurse leaders do. They have a strong combination of clinical skills, management abilities and integrity, and as a result, they play an indispensable role in the success of our organization.

Key Responsibilities

Will provide assistance with treating and triaging patients in the group’s Torrance and El Segundo locations.

This role is a combination of clinic and O/R days which will vary.

Under the direction of the Supervising Physician, you will conduct patient assessments, order or directly provide treatments, and provide patient education and support.

Promotes and maintains patient health by providing medical services under the direction of the Supervising Physician.

Benefits & Compensation

Hourly rate: $113.68/hr.

Work Schedule

Full-time position.

No call required.

Apply to join Cedars-Sinai as a Surgical Physician Assistant (Spine) - Full-Time - Torrance & El Segundo - Coastal Orthopedic Group.

Key Skills

Surgical First AssistSpine SpecializationPatient TriageDiagnostic Testing InterpretationTreatment Plan DevelopmentMedication PrescriptionPreventative Health CareIndependent Decision-MakingCollaborationPatient AssessmentPhysical ExaminationClinical DocumentationEHR ManagementCare CoordinationPatient EducationAmbulatory Surgery Center Staff

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Master of Science Degree in Physician Assistant studies and hold required licenses/certifications including a California Physician Assistant license, DEA certificate, NCCPA certification, and BLS/ACLS certifications. A minimum of two years of Physician Assistant experience specifically in Spine is mandatory, and new graduates will not be considered.

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Surgical Physician Assistant (Spine) - Full-Time - Torrance & El Segundo - Coastal Orthopedic Group at Cedars-Sinai a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Orthopedic 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.

Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context

This Orthopedic Surgery position at Cedars-Sinai 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, Orthopedic Surgery professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $510k, with the typical range spanning $380k to $700k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Compensation Analysis

This position also offers production-based compensation: $114 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

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
Transparent compensation ($0k–$0k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Surgical First Assist, Spine Specialization, Patient Triage, Diagnostic Testing Interpretation, Treatment Plan Development, Medication Prescription, Preventative Health Care, Independent Decision-Making. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Orthopedic Surgery role.

Core responsibilities: The Physician Assistant will provide healthcare services under physician direction, involving a combination of clinic work in Torrance and El Segundo and surgical first assist duties, focusing on diagnosing and managing spine-related injuries and illnesses. Duties include conducting patient assessme...

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