Physician Assistant - General Surgery - Per Diem - 10-Hour - Days
- Magnet hospital
- PRN / per diem
- Days
- ACLS
- PALS
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This posting states $78.86–$126.18 an hour. Open physician assistant jobs in California post a median of $97.89 an hour, the middle half $89.35–$111.59, across 78 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Physician assistants employed in California earn a median of $79.64 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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About the job
Make a Difference Every Single Day
When the work you do every single day has a crucial impact on the lives of others, every effort, every detail, and every second matters. This shared culture of passion and dedication pulses through Cedars-Sinai and, it’s just one of the many reasons we’ve achieved our sixth-consecutive Magnet designation for nursing excellence. From working with a team of world-class healthcare professionals to using state-of-the-art facilities, you’ll have everything you need to do something incredible - for yourself, and for others! Join us, and discover why U.S. News & World Report has named us one of America’s Best Hospitals!
We are looking for a Physician Assistant (PA) to support the General Surgery Department in providing comprehensive surgical care across the patient continuum. The role is intended to support physicians and the broader clinical team with patient evaluation, perioperative care, postoperative management, and coordination of care. The PA will work alongside one of our faculty in clinic, OR at multiple hospitals, including Cedars Sinai, Marina Del Ray and Tarzana.
- Supports surgeons in patient care
- Conducts preoperative and postoperative evaluations
- Manages outpatient follow-up
- Assists in the OR
- Performing approved procedures within scope and privileges
- Coordinates care with nursing and other multidisciplinary teams
- Completes clinical documentation and facilitates continuity of care
- Participates in inpatient care and rounding
Education
- Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program required.
- Bachelor's degree
Experience
- One (1) year of General surgical procedures in clinic and operating room experience required.
- Ability to work effectively across clinic, OR, and inpatient environments.
- Experience managing patients across the perioperative continuum.
- Experience with first/second assist and robotics procedures preferred.
License/Certification
- Current, unrestricted California PA license.
- DEA License (schedule 2-5)
- National PA certification.
- NPI
- ACLS and PALS
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Cedars-Sinai is a nonprofit academic medical center in Los Angeles. Its health system includes Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Cedars-Sinai Marina Hospital, Huntington Health in Pasadena and Torrance Memorial Medical Center.
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