General Surgery Physician Assistant
Job Location:
Job Location:
Potsdam, NY - USA
Salary:
Not Disclosed
Salary:
Posted on:
22 days ago
Posted on:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
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: 1015 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
