Job Description

Hoag Health, top-ranked health system in Orange County, CA is seeking a skilled and dedicated Hepatobiliary/Pancreatic Surgeon to join our team! Hoag is recognized as Orange County's Highest-Ranked Hospital for Top-Quality Care per US News and World Report (2025-2026). We are seeking research- and mission-oriented Physician Assistants dedicated to patient care.

Hoag is a nonprofit, regional health care delivery system in Orange County, California. Delivering world-class, comprehensive, personalized care, Hoag consists of 1,800 top physicians, 16 urgent care facilities, 11 health & wellness centers, and two award-winning hospitals. Hoag offers a comprehensive blend of health care services that includes seven institutes providing specialized services in the following areas: , , , , , , and orthopedics through Hoag’s affiliate, , which consists of an orthopedic hospital and four ambulatory surgical centers. Hoag is the highest ranked hospital in Orange County by U.S. News & World Report and the only OC hospital ranked in the Top 10 in California, as well as a designated Magnet® hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). For more information, visit .

Highlights:

• Competitive compensation package: Base guaranteed salary
• Comprehensive benefit package: Medical, dental, vision, retirement (401K with employer match), time off, sick time, CME
• Generous Paid time off policy
• Opportunities to work under the guidance of dedicated and experienced HPB Surgeons, General Surgeons, GI Physicians and other specialists within Hoag Health
• 1 current HPB PA
• Highly efficient team. We value the patient experience and prioritize getting patients schedule and seen promptly
• Commitment to the highest level of care with patient experience and patient outcomes being Hoag’s top priority
• Growing program.Hoag is planning to open a new surgical pavilion as part of our Hoag Hospital expansion in Irvine, CA in 2026!

Responsibilities:

• Inpatient
• Patient rounds
• Collaboration and communication with Fellow on service as well as nursing staff to perform patient care
• Set up follow up for patients upon discharge or post operatively
• Outpatient
• See clinic patients with 2 experienced HPB Surgeons
• Assist with coordinating labs, surveillance imaging, follow ups
• High risk and early detection Pancreatic cyst clinic
• Patient Education
• Returning patient phone calls regarding questions, care plan, follow up
• Operating Room presence
• Assist in cases, being mindful of fellow learning and involvement

Experience :

• Completion of a Physician Assistant program from an ACGME accredited program in surgery is required
• Preferred: Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Surgical PA specializing within treating liver, bile duct and pancreatic cancer is highly preferred
• Surgical experience as a PA required
• Must have or be eligible for California State Physician Assistant licensure
• Experience working in the Operating Room as a First Assist is required
• Well versed in the surgical and medical management of benign and malignant conditions in the liver, pancreas, bile duct and duodenum
• A passion for providing excellent clinical care and excellent communication skills and interest in working in a collaborative / team-oriented environment are a must.
• Ability to achieve full and unrestricted hospital privileges at Hoag Hospital

Contact:

Steven Yi

Physician Consultant

steven.yi@hoag.org

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