Physician Assistant - Colorectal

Hoag Health, the top-ranked health system in Orange County, CA is seeking a Colorectal Physician Assistant to join our growing colorectal surgery team in beautiful Newport Beach/Irvine, California. This is an outstanding opportunity to work alongside experienced colorectal surgeons and other specialties including: Gastroenterology and Oncology in a collaborative, patient-centered environment focused on delivering exceptional surgical and outpatient care for the patients of our community.

Position Details

• Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday schedule
• Location: Newport Beach, and Irvine, CA
• Setting: Outpatient and inpatient duties
• Team: Mentorship from reputable Colorectal Surgeons and Gastroenterologists
• Facilities: State-of-the-art facilities and advanced surgical technologies
• EMR: Epic

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct patient histories, physical examinations, and follow-up evaluations
• Diagnose and manage colorectal conditions under physician supervision
• Assist in developing treatment plans and patient education programs
• First assist in colorectal surgical procedures, including minimally invasive and robotic surgeries
• Perform inpatient rounds and coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams
• Order, interpret, and communicate diagnostic tests and laboratory results
• Document patient encounters accurately and timely in the electronic medical record (EMR)
• Participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
• Current California Physician Assistant license or eligibility for licensure
• NCCPA certification required
• DEA certification or ability to obtain
• 2+ years of surgical or colorectal surgery experience required
• Excellent clinical judgment, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to providing high-quality, compassionate patient care

Preferred Skills

• Experience in colorectal surgery, general surgery, gastroenterology, or surgical subspecialties
• Robotic and minimally invasive surgical exposure
• Familiarity with EPIC or other EMR platforms
• Strong patient education and care coordination abilities

Benefits

• Competitive compensations structure
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance provided
• 401(k) with employer contribution
• Paid time off and holidays
• CME allowance and paid CME days
• Malpractice coverage
• Professional development opportunities

Hoag Health

Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian is a nonprofit regional health care delivery network in Orange County, California, consisting of three acute-care hospitals with sixteen urgent care centers, eleven health centers and a network of more than1,800 physicians, 100 allied health members, 8,000 employees, and 2,000 volunteers. More than 30,000 inpatients and 550,000 outpatients choose Hoag each year.

For over 70 years, Hoag has delivered a level of personalized care that is unsurpassed among Orange County’s health care providers. Since 1952, Hoag has served the local communities and continues its mission to provide the highest quality health care services through the core strategies of quality and service, people, physician partnerships, strategic growth, financial stewardship, community benefit and philanthropy.

Hoag offers a comprehensive blend of health care services including six institutes providing specialized care in the areas of cancer, heart and vascular, neurosciences, women's health, orthopedics, and digestive health through our institutes.

Hoag was the highest ranked hospital in Orange County in the 2024-2025 U.S. News &World Report, the only Orange County hospital ranked in the top 10 for California. The organization was ranked the #5 hospital in the Los Angeles Metro Area and the #10 hospital in California.

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