Surgical Physician Assistant - Full-Time - Cedars-Sinai Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
Listed compensation
$71.05-$113.68/hr
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Job Description
Cedars-Sinai Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine and Spine is a world leader in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of sports-related injuries and illnesses.
As the sports division of the #1 in California and #3 nationally ranked Cedars-Sinai Department of Orthopaedics, as surveyed by U.S. News & World Report, the institute provides comprehensive care for a broad range of orthopaedic conditions for all stages of life.
Institute physicians have pioneered advanced surgical methods and procedures to enhance treatment, rehabilitation, and recovery and for over more than half a century, the institute has become an internationally recognized center for research and education in sports medicine.
We are seeking a Surgical Physician Assistant who will provide health care services to patients under direction and responsibility
of Physician by performing the following duties:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Examines patient, performs comprehensive physical examination, and complies patient medical data including health history and results of physical examination.
- Under the direction of a total joints (hips and knees) Physician, you will conduct patient assessments, order, or directly provide treatments, and provide patient education and support.
- Provides post-op follow-ups as needed including hospital rounding.
- First assist in the O/R 1-3 days per week and clinic 2-4 days per week.
- Successful candidate must possess excellent suturing and wound closure skills.
- Work under protocol to develop an effective, safe, and patient-centered treatment plan.
- Provide timely and complete clinical documentation in the EHR following patient visits or telephone calls.
- Maintain ongoing communication with the physician regarding assigned patients and provide timely notification of changes in patient status.
- Maintain ongoing communication with other members of the care team through written documentation, telephone or in-person conversation.
- Ensure timely access of patient appointments.
- Provide On-Call weekend coverage 1-2 weekends each quarter
Will Work at Multiple Sites Including
Santa Monica, Marina Del Rey, Providence Saint John’s Health Center, Surgery Center of the Pacific
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive healthcare services for orthopedic and sports medicine patients, including physical examinations and treatment planning. Responsibilities include first assisting in the operating room and managing post-operative follow-ups and clinic visits.
Requirements
Requires a Master of Science in Physician Assistant studies and national certification as a Physician Assistant. Candidates must hold BLS, ACLS, and DEA certifications, with a preference for at least one year of relevant surgical or orthopedic experience.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context
Of the 50 active Orthopedic Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 70% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$192k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $174k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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