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