Surgery - General Physician Assistant

Company: Universal Health Services (UHS)
Location: Bradenton
Posted on: June 16, 2026

Job Description:

Lakewood Ranch Medical Center is seeking an experienced certified Surgical Physician Assistant (PA-C) to join our growing surgical team. This is a full-time, day position supporting a wide variety of surgical cases, including robotic procedures and multi-specialty operations. The role offers the opportunity to work collaboratively with surgeons and staff in a dynamic medical center environment.

Quick Facts

• Employment Type: Full-time
• Schedule / Hours: Day shift
• Location: Lakewood Ranch, FL
• Practice Setting: Hospital-based surgical team at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center
• Support / Care Team: Surgeons, surgical staff, and multidisciplinary teams
• Salary / Benefits: Competitive and excellent benefits package

Responsibilities

• Provide first-assist support during surgical procedures
• Actively collaborate with surgeons, staff, and patients across surgical specialties
• Strong emphasis on clinical excellence, communication, and efficient time management in daily duties

Qualifications

• Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C) with surgical first assist experience
• Active involvement in all surgical specialties

About the Organization & Community
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center (LWRMC)

• Joint Commission-accredited, award-winning acute care hospital serving Manatee and Sarasota counties since 2004
• Over 120 beds and growing
• 750+ affiliated physicians and providers
• $120 million expansion underway, including a new five-story tower with ICU and progressive care units opening December 2025
  

Why Lakewood Ranch?

• Live where others vacation!
• Ranked the best-selling multi-generational master-planned community in the U.S. since 2018
• Offers top-rated schools, scenic parks, and lively town centers
• Close to Sarasota s award-winning beaches and cultural attractions
• Premier shopping and dining at University Town Center
• Strong sense of community with high quality of life

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