Surgical Physician Assistant
- Redwood City, California
- Foundation Physician Medical Group
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- Employment Type: Full Time
- Department: Surgical
- Hours/Pay Period: 80
- Requisition ID : 2026-488293
- Employment Type : Full Time
- Hours/Pay Period : 80
- Shift: Day
- Provider : Advanced Provider
- Provider Type : Physician Assistant (PA)
- Speciality : Surgery
- Bonuses Offered : Relocation, Sign-on
- Loan Repayment : None
- Visa Sponsorship : Not Applicable
- Remote : No
- Category : Advanced Practice
- Recruiter Name : Anjeleah Avila
- Recruiter Email : anjeleah.avila@commonspirit.org
Surgical Physician Assistant
Job Details
As a Surgical First Assist Physician Assistant (PA), you will join Dignity Health Medical Group - Sequoia, supporting our surgical services and driving the expansion of surgical volumes across multiple disciplines
You will provide comprehensive surgical and clinical support, with an initial focus on our Orthopedic program. This role offers the unique opportunity to bridge the gap between clinic and operating room, helping to grow surgical capacity not only in Orthopedics, but also expanding your scope to support General Surgery and Urology as the program evolves.
To be successful in this role, you will be a proactive, versatile, and collaborative clinician with a commitment to surgical excellence, patient safety, and cross-functional teamwork. You will thrive in an environment that values innovation and high-quality outcomes.
- Provide expert 1st assist coverage in the operating room, primarily for Orthopedics, with expansion into General Surgery and Urology.
- Round on surgical patients in the hospital setting as required to ensure continuity of care.
- Manage new, pre-operative, and post-operative patients within the clinic setting to optimize surgical readiness and recovery.
- Collaborate with surgeons and multidisciplinary staff to streamline workflows, increase surgical throughput, and elevate the patient experience.
- Partner with leadership to identify and implement strategies that grow surgical volumes across the service lines.
We are offering the following incentives to eligible new hires:
- Competitive Annual Salary: $160,000 - $180,000 (DOE)
- Comprehensive benefits package for provider and family
- Opportunity to work across diverse surgical specialties
- Collaborative, team-based environment in a premier facility
Job Requirements
Required:
- Board-certified Physician Assistant (PA)
- Active or eligible license in the state of California
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills
- 1+ years of recent relevant surgical experience preferred
Where You'll Work
San Mateo County is a highly desirable and family-friendly place to live. The weather is remarkably mild year-round, with an average temperature of 68 degrees. The communities are located halfway between San Francisco and San Jose. Known for their wooded hills, views of the San Francisco Bay, and stretches of open space, there are quiet residential communities in the midst of the culturally and technologically rich San Francisco Bay area.
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Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.
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What makes a successful Surgical Physician Assistant at Foundation Physician Medical Group?
- Compassionate
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- Communicator
- Trustworthy
- Collaborative
- Balanced
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Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible employees may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time.
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