Physician Assistant - General Surgery (per diem)

Hoag Health, top-ranked health system in Orange County, CA is seeking a skilled and dedicated Physician Assistant in General Surgery to join our growing team! Hoag is recognized as Orange County's Highest-Ranked Hospital for Top-Quality Care per US News and World Report ). We are seeking research- and mission-oriented Physician Assistants dedicated to patient care. This would be a per diem role providing inpatient coverage at Hoag Hospital in Newport Beach, CA.
Hoag is a nonprofit, regional health care delivery system in Orange County, California. Delivering world-class, comprehensive, personalized care, Hoag consists of 1,800 top physicians, 16 urgent care facilities, 11 health & wellness centers, and two award-winning hospitals. Hoag offers a comprehensive blend of health care services that includes seven institutes providing specialized services in the following areas: cancer , digestive health , heart and vascular , neurosciences , spine , women's health , and orthopedics through Hoag's affiliate, Hoag Orthopedic Institute , which consists of an orthopedic hospital and four ambulatory surgical centers. Hoag is the highest ranked hospital in Orange County by U.S. News & World Report and the only OC hospital ranked in the Top 10 in California, as well as a designated Magnet® hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). For more information, visit hoag.org .
Details:

• Schedule: Weekend coverage needed
• Hours: 7:00am - 4:00pm
• Location: Newport Beach, CA
• Team: General Surgeons, HPB Surgeons, GI Physicians and other specialists within Hoag Health. Hoag also employs several General Surgery Physician Assistants
• Duties: Patient rounds, collaboration and communication with provider on service as well as nursing staff to perform patient care, set up follow up for patients upon discharge or post operatively

• Completion of a Physician Assistant program from an ACGME accredited program in surgery is required
• Preferred: Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Surgical PA
• Must have or be eligible for California State Physician Assistant licensure
• Well versed in the surgical and medical management of general surgery procedures and conditions
• A passion for providing excellent clinical care and excellent communication skills and interest in working in a collaborative / team-oriented environment are a must.
• Ability to achieve full and unrestricted hospital privileges at Hoag Hospital