Plastic Surgery P.A. in Chicago

Position Summary: 

Sinai Chicago is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Physician Assistant (PA) to join our Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery team. The ideal candidate will assist in the full spectrum of surgical and clinical care, including reconstructive, cosmetic, and trauma-related procedures. This is an exciting opportunity to be a key player in delivering high-quality, compassionate care to a diverse patient population in an academic and mission-driven healthcare environment. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Assist plastic surgeons in the operating room, including first-assist duties for both inpatient and outpatient surgical procedures 

• Perform pre-operative and post-operative evaluations and management 

• Conduct independent outpatient clinics for follow-up visits, dressing changes, wound care, and minor procedures 

• Document and maintain accurate and timely patient records in the EMR 

• Participate in rounding on inpatients, including consults and ongoing care 

• Coordinate multidisciplinary care and communicate with patients, families, and healthcare team 

• Provide education and support to patients regarding procedures, recovery, and treatment plans 

• Participate in quality improvement and educational initiatives within the department 

Qualifications: 

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program 

• Current PA license in the State of Illinois (or eligibility) 

• Board Certification by the NCCPA 

• Minimum 1-2 years of surgical experience preferred, ideally in plastic surgery, general surgery, or a related field 

• BLS and ACLS certification required 

• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills 

• Commitment to Sinai Chicago’s mission to provide exceptional care to underserved populations 

Why Join Sinai Chicago? 

• A mission-driven, academic health system committed to health equity 

• Work in a dynamic surgical team with diverse and complex cases 

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package 

Sinai Chicago is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. 

Sinai Chicago, ranks among the top 10 percent of hospitals nationwide in the national hospital quality measures. By adhering to these standardized measures, Sinai physicians and caregivers provide consistent, high quality medical care, patient safety and better outcomes.

At a glance:

• Level I Trauma Center for adult and pediatric emergencies - highest level of care (one of only four designated trauma centers in Chicago);
• Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Center - highest level of care for fragile newborns;
• Nearly 500 physicians on staff and more than 200 employed specialists;
• Advanced imaging technology includes 1.5T MRI, digital mammography, 64-slice CT;
• Major teaching hospital that trains more than 700 health care professionals through undergraduate, graduate, residency and fellowship programs;
• Sinai Interpreter Services, Deaf Access Program and Illinois Video Interpreter Network (IVIN) make health-related communications available 24/7 for foreign language-speaking patients and Deaf or hard of hearing patients.
• Joint Commission Accreditation.

Sinai Chicago is an equal opportunity employer

Sinai Chicago is an equal opportunity employer (eoe), committed to the policy of providing unbiased opportunities for training, compensation, transfer, promotion, and other aspects of employment for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or veteran status.  Sinai Chicago is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities.