Surgical Physician Assistant – Float

Full Job Description

Let Novant Health be the destination for your professional growth. At Novant Health, one of our core values is diversity and inclusion. By engaging the strengths and talents of each team member, we ensure a strong organization capable of providing remarkable healthcare to our patients, families and communities. Therefore, we invite applicants from all group dynamics to apply to our exciting career opportunities. Overview: Novant Health is seeking a Physician Assistant – Float to join our growing Charleston team. This is a hybrid role supporting both surgical services and clinic-based patient care, ideal for a dynamic PA looking to broaden their skills across multiple care settings. Position Summary: This float position plays a vital role in supporting surgical consults, first assist needs, and clinic coverage, with a flexible rotation across specialties depending on operational needs. The role includes pre- and post-op support, but is not exclusively surgical. Responsibilities Include:

• Provide first assist in OR when scheduled; maintain sterile technique and surgical standards
• Conduct patient evaluations, history and physicals, and pre/post-op assessments
• Rotate through clinic settings for new consults, follow-ups, and patient education
• Participate in inpatient rounding and call rotation as needed
• Collaborate with surgeons, APPs, and clinical staff to ensure coordinated patient care
• Document all patient encounters per Novant standards

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
• NCCPA certification required
• SC Physician Assistant license (or eligibility)
• Minimum of 1 year of PA experience; surgical exposure strongly preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills and flexibility to float across teams

Why Join Novant Health Charleston: This is a unique opportunity to gain experience across surgical and clinic environments in one of the most desirable locations in the Southeast. You’ll work with a collaborative care team committed to high-quality, patient-centered outcomes. Novant Health is an equal opportunity employer and conducts all human resource practices in compliance with federal, state and local civil rights and employment legislation. Accordingly, Novant Health considers all applicants for employment equally, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran’s status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and provides them with an opportunity to progress in the organization consistent with their skills and interests.