Physician Assistant

About the role

22 Plastic Surgery and Spa MD is a patient-centered plastic surgery practice dedicated to providing exceptional surgical and non-surgical aesthetic care. Our team prides itself on professionalism, discretion, compassion, and delivering a concierge-level patient experience from the first consultation through post-operative care.

Responsibilities

• Patient Consultations
• Aid the plastic surgeon during new patient consultations.
• Review patient medical histories, concerns, surgical goals, and relevant health information.
• Perform patient assessments and document findings in the electronic medical record.
• Educate patients about surgical procedures, recovery expectations, potential risks, and postoperative care.
• Answer patient questions while reinforcing the surgeon’s recommended treatment plan.
• Cook up with the patient care team to support a seamless consultation experience.
• Preoperative Care
• Conduct or assist with preoperative appointments and medical evaluations.
• Review medical history, medications, allergies, laboratory results, clearances, and surgical instructions.
• Confirm that required documentation, testing, consents, and medical clearances have been completed.
• Provide detailed preoperative education and ensure patients understand how to prepare for surgery.
• Communicate any medical concerns or changes in patient status to the supervising surgeon.
• Assist with surgical planning, documentation, prescriptions, and coordination with the operating room team.
• Surgical First Assist
• Serve as first assistant during plastic and reconstructive surgical procedures.
• Aid with patient positioning, sterile preparation, draping, tissue retraction, exposure, hemostasis, suturing, closure, dressing placement, and other intraoperative responsibilities within the Physician Assistant’s scope of practice.
• Anticipate the surgeon’s needs and support an efficient, safe surgical workflow.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, nurses, surgical technologists, and other clinical team members.
• Maintain strict adherence to sterile technique, infection-prevention protocols, and patient safety standards.
• Participate in surgical counts, documentation, specimen handling, and operating room protocols as required.
• Postoperative and Follow-Up Care
• Conduct postoperative and follow-up appointments under the direction of the supervising surgeon.
• Evaluate incisions, swelling, bruising, pain levels, drains, dressings, and overall healing.
• Remove sutures, staples, drains, or dressings when clinically appropriate and authorized.
• Identify potential complications and communicate concerns promptly to the surgeon.
• Provide patients with recovery instructions, activity restrictions, medication guidance, and incision-care education.
• Document patient progress and update the supervising surgeon regarding recovery.
• Support patients throughout the healing process with compassionate, timely, and professional communication.
• Clinical and Administrative Responsibilities
• Maintain complete, accurate, and timely patient documentation.
• Review and respond to patient messages and clinical questions within established protocols.
• Aid with prescription management and medication refills as permitted.
• Participate in clinical meetings, surgical case reviews, training, and quality-improvement initiatives.
• Help develop and maintain standardized preoperative and postoperative care protocols.
• Follow all HIPAA, OSHA, infection-control, and patient-privacy requirements.
• Represent 22 Plastic Surgery with professionalism and contribute to a positive, collaborative workplace culture.

Requirements & Experience

• Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Current Physician Assistant license, or eligibility for licensure, in the State of Utah.
• Current NCCPA certification.
• Current BLS certification.
• ACLS certification or willingness to obtain it.
• Ability to obtain hospital, surgical facility, or operating room privileges when applicable.
• Strong clinical assessment, documentation, communication, and patient-education skills.
• Ability to work effectively in both clinical and surgical environments.
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and exercise sound clinical judgment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in plastic surgery, cosmetic surgery, general surgery, dermatology, ENT, or another surgical specialty.
• Previous first-assist experience.
• Experience with postoperative wound care, drain management, suture removal, and complication recognition.
• Familiarity with aesthetic breast, body, and facial procedures.
• Experience working in a private surgical practice or ambulatory surgery center.
• Proficiency with electronic medical record systems.

Ideal Candidate Traits

• Compassionate and patient focused.
• Professional and dependable.
• Strongly organized and detail oriented.
• Confident in a fast-paced clinical and surgical setting.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Collaborative and respectful team member.
• Able to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Committed to patient safety and exceptional outcomes.
• Discreet and respectful when handling sensitive patient information.

Physical and Scheduling Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods during surgical procedures.
• Ability to assist with patient positioning and clinical activities.
• Ability to lift or move equipment and supplies as required.
• Availability to work clinic and operating room schedules, which may include early mornings or schedule adjustments based on surgical cases.
• Reliable attendance and flexibility based on patient-care needs.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive Pay + Performance Incentives.
• Annual Beauty Budget (increases with tenure).
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans (FSA).
• Employee Assistance Program.
• AMP Rewards & Recognition Programs.
• 401(k) + Employer Contributions.
• Continuing Education + National Training Opportunities.
• Mentorship from Industry Leaders & KOLs.
• Generous PTO + Holiday Closures.
• Flexible Scheduling.
• Equal Employment Opportunity Statement.