Surgery - General Physician Assistant

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Title: General Surgery Physician Assistant

• Job Type: Locum Tenens

• Location: Potsdam, NY

• Service Setting: Hospital

• Coverage Type: Clinical + Call optional

• Coverage Period: July 27, 2026 - Ongoing

• Clinical Shift Schedule: Tuesday - Friday, 7a - 5p (Full-Time)

• On-Call Shift Schedule: Weeknight and weekend call optional

• Call Type: Beeper

COVERAGE DATES

• August 21 - August 28 (flexible schedule options)

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Patient Demographics: Adults

• Patient Volume/Census: 10-15 patients per provider

• Admissions: Yes

• Rounding: Included (Sat - Sun 8a - 12p)

• Phone Consults: TBD

• Case Mix: General Surgery, OB/GYN, Orthopedic cases

FACILITY INFORMATION

• No. of Beds in Department: 109 beds

• EMR System: Epic

• Office Equipment Available: Pyxis medication system

• Specialty Backup Available: Surgical team, anesthesia

• Support Staff Available: NP, LPN, OR staff

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes

• Temporary Privileges Available: TBD

• Credentialing Timeline: TBD

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Rate: TBD

• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

• Surgical first assist duties

• Suturing and wound care

• Hemostasis and intraoperative support

• Patient positioning and surgical assistance

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Licenses: Active NY license required

• Board: Certified Physician Assistant

• DEA: Required

• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, ATLS

• Experience: Minimum 2 years recent experience required

• Other Qualifications: Robotics experience preferred; Epic experience required

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide surgical first assist support in the operating room

• Assist with patient care including suction, drainage, and irrigation

• Perform rounding, consults, and discharges

• Manage surgical floor patients and documentation

• Collaborate with surgical and care teams

Full Time