Job Description

Parcells Plastic Surgery is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Part-Time Physician Assistant to join our surgical team approximately 2 days per week . This role is primarily operating room–based, with additional clinical responsibilities in our Millburn office for pre- and postoperative care.

We are a high-level aesthetic and reconstructive plastic surgery practice committed to excellence, precision, and exceptional patient care.

Position Overview

The Physician Assistant will work closely with the attending plastic surgeon in the operating room, assisting in a wide range of cosmetic and reconstructive procedures. The ideal candidate is technically strong, calm under pressure, detail-oriented, and passionate about aesthetic surgery.

Surgical Responsibilities

Assist in complex plastic surgery procedures, including:

• Breast reductions
• Breast reconstruction
• Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck)
• Mommy makeovers
• Liposuction
• Facelifts
• Body contouring procedures
• Revision surgeries

Responsibilities include:

• First assist in the OR
• Tissue handling and retraction
• Suturing and layered closure
• Hemostasis management
• Positioning and prepping
• Maintaining sterile technique
• Assisting with intraoperative decision-making and efficiency

Clinical Responsibilities (Millburn Office)

• Conduct preoperative evaluations
• Perform postoperative follow-ups
• Assess wound healing and manage minor complications
• Remove drains and sutures
• Patient education and recovery counseling
• Documentation in EMR
• Support continuity of care

Qualifications

• Licensed Physician Assistant (PA-C) in NJ (and/or ability to obtain NY license if applicable)
• Prior operating room experience required
• Plastic surgery or surgical specialty experience strongly preferred
• Strong suturing and closure skills
• Excellent clinical judgment
• Professional demeanor and patient-centered approach
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced surgical environment

Schedule

• Approximately 2 days per week
• Primarily OR-based
• Some flexibility required based on surgical schedule

Ideal Candidate

• Passionate about aesthetic and reconstructive surgery
• Highly detail-oriented with strong technical skills
• Team-oriented and collaborative
• Calm, confident, and composed in the OR
• Interested in growing within a high-performing surgical practice

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