Physician Assistant II (Specialty) - Medical Group APPs - Full Time 8 Hour Days (Exempt) (Non-Union)

University of Southern California

7 days ago

Los Angeles, California$174,720 - $288,288Full TimeSurgery

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join University of Southern California as a Physician Assistant II (Surgical Specialty) – $174K-$288K in United States.

Key Responsibilities

The PA may also be required to perform approved therapeutic or diagnostic procedures based upon patient's clinical status and document patient preparation and response to procedure(s).

The Physician Assistant Practice Agreement will govern PA practice.

The PA role includes abiding by rules and regulations of medical staff and PA certifying and regulating bodies.

Requirements

solving, planning and evaluation skills. Preferred Qualifications: Pref 3+ Years Experience in Surgical Specialty Preferred Required Licenses/Certifications: Req Physician Assistant

V controlled substances. The annual base salary range for this position is $174,720.00

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Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $174,720 - $288,288

PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

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

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with University of Southern California in United States.

Key Skills

Surgical assistancePatient care managementPhysical examinationsDiagnostic interpretationCare coordinationPatient counselingMedication managementSuturingTissue retractionClinical documentationMentoringQuality improvementTime managementAnalytical skillsProblem-solving

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant II (Specialty) - Medical Group APPs - Full Time 8 Hour Days (Exempt) (Non-Union) at University of Southern California a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all 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.

Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context

This Surgery position at University of Southern California 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.

Compensation Analysis

University of Southern California lists compensation for this physician assistant position at $175k to $288k annually.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Los Angeles, California.

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 ($175k–$288k)
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Surgical assistance, Patient care management, Physical examinations, Diagnostic interpretation, Care coordination, Patient counseling, Medication management, Suturing. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Surgery role.

Core responsibilities: The Physician Assistant will serve as a surgical assistant, performing duties such as tissue retraction and suturing while coordinating patient care plans. They are also responsible for obtaining medical histories, conducting physical exams, and ordering diagnostic tests and medications under physic...

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, Retirement Plan, Paid Time Off, CME Allowance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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