Physician Assistant

Full Job Description

Physician Assistant – Ambulatory Surgery Center (First Assist Preferred)

Company Overview

Our state-of-the-art Ambulatory Surgery Center delivers leading-edge outpatient surgical services with a focus on patient safety, clinical excellence, and an exceptional experience from consultation through recovery. We are expanding our clinical team and invite an experienced Physician Assistant (PA-C) to join us in providing world-class surgical and peri-operative care.

What we offer

• Competitive Compensation: $120,000 – $160,000 DOE
• 401(k) with company match
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision insurance
• Generous paid time off (PTO) program
• Employee procedure & product discounts
• Collaborative, growth-oriented culture with ongoing professional development

Job Summary

The Physician Assistant provides direct patient care—including physical diagnosis, therapeutic management, and peri-operative services—in collaboration with surgeons, anesthetists, nursing, and clinical staff. The role spans the pre-operative clinic, operating room, and post-operative follow-up, ensuring a seamless, patient-centered continuum of care.

Essential Responsibilities

Comprehensive Patient Evaluation

• Conduct detailed histories and physicals; formulate and document evidence-based care plans.
• Order, interpret, and act on laboratory and diagnostic studies.

Intra-Operative Support (First Assist Highly Desirable)

• Serve as first assist in the OR; anticipate surgeon needs, maintain sterile technique, and facilitate optimal surgical flow.

Leadership & Clinical Resource

• Educate and mentor nurses, medical assistants, and ancillary staff; foster a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Guide daily clinic operations, uphold clinical standards, and ensure timely, efficient patient throughput.

Care Coordination & Consultation

• Coordinate multidisciplinary care to deliver safe, effective, and efficient treatment plans.
• Collaborate with surgeons on complex diagnoses and treatment pathways.

Prescriptive & Procedural Authority

• Prescribe medications, write treatment orders, and perform approved procedures. Respond promptly to emergent or rapidly changing patient conditions.

Professional Documentation & Compliance

• Chart all encounters clearly, accurately, and in a timely fashion in the EMR.
• Maintain active professional licensure, DEA registration, BLS/ACLS certifications, and engage in ongoing continuing medical education.

Required Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted Physician Assistant license in the State of practice.
• National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) certification in good standing.
• 3–5 years of relevant post-graduate experience, ideally including surgical or peri-operative care.
• Active DEA registration with prescriptive authority.
• American Heart Association BLS & ACLS certifications.
• Proficiency with EMR systems and Microsoft Office; comfort with web-based applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in an ambulatory surgical center, cosmetic plastic surgery, or oral/maxillofacial/dental implant setting.
• Formal first-assist training and demonstrated competency in the operating room.

Schedule & Work Environment

• Core hours: Monday–Friday.
• Occasional off-hour, weekend, and/or on-call coverage as patient schedules require.
• Fast-paced, team-centered environment committed to the highest standards of safety and patient satisfaction.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $120,000.00 – $160,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Fresno, CA 93720 (Required)

Work Location: In person