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Surgical Physician Assistant - First Assist in Riverside

Date Posted: 24 July 2026

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Job Description

Location:  California

An established surgical practice is seeking a Surgical Physician Assistant with first-assist experience.

This role includes approximately three operating room days each week, along with additional clinic time supporting patients before and after surgery.

Responsibilities

  • First assist during surgical procedures
  • Support the surgeon and operating room team
  • Complete pre-operative and post-operative visits
  • Educate patients about procedures and recovery
  • Monitor healing and follow-up care
  • Maintain accurate patient records

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
  • Active California PA license
  • Current NCCPA certification
  • Previous surgical or first-assist experience
  • Strong teamwork and communication skills
  • Plastic surgery, general surgery, ENT, urology, or related experience preferred
  • Must be well-versed in gender-affirming healthcare or welcome the opportunity to become knowledgeable in this area

For confidential consideration, send your resume to:

Taylor.Stevens@gogpac.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

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