Surgery - General Physician Assistant
Surgery - General Physician Assistant
lancesoftDenver, CO
3 days ago
Surgeons, All OtherPhysicians, All OtherPhysician Assistants
General Medical and Surgical HospitalsOffices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists)Freestanding Ambulatory Surgical and Emergency Centers
Apply for this role →Potsdam, NY Epic EMR High Pay Seeking a skilled Physician Assistant (General Surgery) for a locum tenens opportunity in Potsdam, NY. This role offers a dynamic mix of OR first assist, inpatient rounding, and surgical floor coverage, with exposure to General Surgery, Orthopedics, and OB/GYN cases. Schedule & Coverage Day shifts: 7:00 AM 3:00 PMAdditional call options: Weekday call: 7a 5p or 3p 11pWeekend call: Friday 5p Monday 7aWeeknight call: up to 4 shifts/month (optional)Weekend rounding: Saturday Sunday, 8:00 AM 12:00 PMCoverage needs vary by month (block assignments available)Potential for ongoing full-time coverage beyond summer assignments
Start Date: 06/09/2026
Contract Duration:
4 weeks (initial assignment window, extension possible)Practice Setting Acute care hospital (109 beds)Level I trauma adjacent surgical environmentEMR: Epic Combination of OR, inpatient unit, and surgical floor coverage Patient population: Adult (18+)
Clinical Responsibilities:
First assist in the operating room for general surgery cases Surgical floor rounding, progress notes, admissions, and discharges Assist with OB/GYN and orthopedic surgical patients Perform surgical tasks including: Hemostasis and bleeding control Wound closure (staples, sutures, adhesives)Retraction, suctioning, and exposure assistance Drainage and irrigation support Manage post-operative care and collaborate with surgical teams Participate in consults and care coordination
Required Qualifications:
Active New York State PA license Minimum 2 years of recent surgical experience Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, ATLSStrong OR first assist experience preferred Robotics experience highly preferred Excellent communication and teamwork skills Team Structure 1 PA/NP currently on staff Anesthesia present in all proceduresLPN support on surgical floor Provider works closely with multidisciplinary surgical teams
Additional Details:
OR closure noted on 7/3 (call-only coverage required for emergencies)Strict hospital policies (professional appearance, no phone use in clinical areas)Credentialing requirements include clean work history (no unexplained gaps >30 days)Malpractice documentation required if applicable
Also on the board Same function, level within a rung
Level
Senior
Location
Denver, CO
Occupation
Surgeons, All Other
Industry
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
Posted
3 days ago