Location & Practice Overview

This Surgical Physician Assistant position is based at Vanguard Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, an ARSA-affiliated practice in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The practice provides aesthetic and reconstructive plastic surgery services to patients across Broward and Palm Beach counties.

Practice Type Private aesthetic and reconstructive plastic surgery practice
Clinical Setting Operating rooms and outpatient surgical care areas
Service Area Broward and Palm Beach counties, South Florida
Organizational Affiliation Advanced Reconstructive Surgery Alliance (ARSA)
Practice Location 2320 NE 9th Street, Suite 300, Fort Lauderdale, FL

Responsibilities

  • Provide intraoperative assistance to plastic and reconstructive surgeons during operative procedures within the authorized PA scope.
  • Complete preoperative assessments, review patient histories, and flag clinical issues that need attention before surgery.
  • Evaluate patients after surgery, track recovery progress, and record findings to support continuity of care.
  • Deliver clear education on procedure preparation and postoperative instructions.
  • Document medical histories, assessments, surgical interventions, and follow-up visits accurately.
  • Coordinate with surgeons and other clinical team members throughout the perioperative period.

All technical surgical tasks remain under the direction of the supervising surgeon.

Qualifications & Requirements

Applicants must meet Florida licensing standards and possess verified clinical experience as a Physician Assistant.

Education
Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program
Licensure & Certification
Active Florida Physician Assistant license and current PA-C certification
Experience
Minimum of three years of clinical experience as a Physician Assistant
Preferred Background
Prior experience in plastic or reconstructive surgery strongly preferred
Additional Advantage
Familiarity with surgical loupes during microsurgical cases

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation includes a defined annual salary range plus performance-based bonuses and a core benefits package.

  • Base salary $105,000–$135,000 per year
  • Performance-based bonus opportunities
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Retirement plans
  • Continuing education and professional development support

Schedule & Work Environment

Work Setting On-site operating rooms and clinic
Call Office call responsibilities plus occasional on-call coverage
Hours May extend beyond standard hours according to the surgical schedule
Environment Fast-paced specialized surgical practice

Patient Population & Clinical Setting

Adult patients present for elective aesthetic procedures as well as medically indicated reconstruction after injury, congenital conditions, or cancer treatment.

Patient Types Adults seeking cosmetic or reconstructive plastic surgery
Clinical Needs Post-traumatic defects, congenital abnormalities, and post-cancer reconstruction
Acuity From elective aesthetic cases to complex reconstructive interventions
Care Pathway Preoperative evaluation through postoperative recovery

Clinical Focus & Key Services

Vanguard Aesthetic Plastic Surgery combines cosmetic procedures with specialized reconstructive services, addressing both elective aesthetic goals and functional or structural restoration. Its clinical scope includes breast and facial procedures, body contouring, and reconstruction involving traumatic, congenital, and cancer-related conditions.

Aesthetic Procedures Body contouring, facial rejuvenation, and breast aesthetics
Reconstructive Procedures Tissue restoration after trauma, congenital anomalies, and cancer treatment
Microsurgical Techniques Cases that may require surgical loupes and microsurgical support
Perioperative Care Integrated preoperative preparation and postoperative management

Role Highlights

This Surgical Physician Assistant position offers involvement in a specialized plastic and reconstructive surgery practice, combining elective aesthetic procedures with complex reconstructive care. The role provides exposure to different stages of surgical treatment within an affiliated physician-led practice.

  • Dual clinical focus encompassing aesthetic plastic surgery and reconstruction following trauma, congenital conditions, and cancer treatment.
  • Exposure to a varied surgical caseload, including procedures that may involve microsurgical techniques and surgical loupe use.
  • Integrated operating room and outpatient clinical responsibilities within one specialized plastic surgery practice.
  • Opportunity to work alongside board-certified plastic surgeons in a physician-led practice affiliated with Advanced Reconstructive Surgery Alliance.
  • Full-time employment with a combination of scheduled clinical duties, office call responsibilities, and occasional on-call coverage.

About Advanced Reconstructive Surgery Alliance (ARSA)

Advanced Reconstructive Surgery Alliance is a physician-led national network that partners with plastic and reconstructive surgery practices. The organization supplies operational infrastructure and shared resources so affiliated surgeons can concentrate on clinical care. Vanguard Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, based in Fort Lauderdale, joined the network to deliver both aesthetic and reconstructive services under board-certified plastic surgeons.

Organization Type Physician-led national network of plastic and reconstructive practices
Founded 2022
Headquarters Tinton Falls, New Jersey
Network Scale Multiple states with more than 100 physicians and hundreds of team members
Clinical Emphasis Reconstructive microsurgery, aesthetic surgery, and specialized service lines

Frequently Asked Questions

Is prior plastic or reconstructive surgery experience required?
It is strongly preferred. A minimum of three years of clinical PA experience is required; specialty experience in plastic or reconstructive surgery is listed as a strong preference rather than a mandatory condition.
Does the role include first-assisting in the operating room?
Yes. Intraoperative assistance during plastic and reconstructive procedures forms a core part of the position under the supervision of the attending surgeon.
Are microsurgical cases part of the expected work?
Familiarity with surgical loupes for microsurgical procedures is described as a strong plus, indicating that such cases occur in the practice.
Will the PA treat both aesthetic and reconstructive patients?
Yes. The practice provides cosmetic aesthetic procedures as well as reconstructive care for trauma, congenital conditions, and cancer-related needs.
What is the expected level of on-call responsibility?
The posting includes office call responsibilities and occasional on-call duties that may involve extended hours. Exact frequency is not specified in the available materials.
Is the position limited to clinic work or does it include OR time?
The role spans the operating room, preoperative assessment, and postoperative management rather than being confined to clinic-only duties.

Surgical Physician Assistant in Fort Lauderdale, FL

The Surgical Physician Assistant position at Vanguard Aesthetic Plastic Surgery in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, is based in a specialized practice affiliated with Advanced Reconstructive Surgery Alliance (ARSA). The clinical environment brings together elective aesthetic procedures and reconstructive plastic surgery for adults with needs related to traumatic injuries, congenital conditions, and cancer treatment. Unlike a cosmetic-only practice, this setting encompasses both aesthetic treatment and reconstructive restoration, including cases that may involve microsurgical techniques. Located in South Florida, the practice serves patients from Broward and Palm Beach counties. The position offers a full-time opportunity within a physician-led plastic surgery practice where surgical care extends across operating room procedures, outpatient clinical encounters, and ongoing patient recovery.

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