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Surgical Physician Assistant – General Surgery / Surgical First Assist

Assignment Details

• Location: Potsdam, New York

• Provider Type: Physician Assistant

• Specialty: General Surgery / Surgical First Assist

• Start Date: December 14, 2026

• Duration: 26 weeks / ongoing PRN coverage

• Positions Available: 1

• Practice Setting: Acute Care Hospital

• Coverage includes Surgical First Assist OR responsibilities and Surgical Floor coverage

• Primary patient populations include General Surgery, OB/GYN, and Orthopedic patients

• EMR: Epic

• Robotics experience required

Compensation: Hourly - $145/hr, 24-Hour Call - $950 per 24 hours, Night Call - $315/shift, Call Back - $210/hr.

Schedule

• Ongoing PRN coverage with specific December coverage needs

• December 14-18: 7:00 AM-5:00 PM

• December 18-21: 5:00 PM-7:00 AM coverage

• December 28-30: Three 12-hour shifts

• Weeknight call: 5:00 PM-7:00 AM

• Weekend call: Friday 5:00 PM-Monday 7:00 AM

• Weekend rounding: Saturday-Sunday, approximately 8:00 AM-12:00 PM

• 30-minute lunch break required

Patient Population / Volume

• Adults

• Acutely ill patients with a wide variety of medical and surgical conditions

• Approximately 10-15 patients per provider

• 109 total beds

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide Surgical First Assist coverage in the operating room

• Provide Surgical Floor coverage

• Assist physicians with inpatient rounding

• Complete progress notes

• Manage patient orders

• Coordinate and complete discharges

• Assist with surgical consultations

• Provide care primarily for General Surgery, OB/GYN, and Orthopedic patients

Surgical First Assist Responsibilities

• Cauterize wounds and vessels

• Assist with hemostasis and control of bleeding

• Pack surgical sponges as appropriate

• Position patients to maintain circulation and surgical access

• Place clamps and sutures

• Close skin using sutures, staples, or adhesives

• Apply direct pressure to veins and tissue

• Assist with suction, drainage, and irrigation

• Immobilize and position patients appropriately on the operating table

• Support the surgeon throughout operative procedures

• Robotics experience required

Support Structure

• Physician coverage

• NP support

• LPN support

• Anesthesia support during procedures

• Collaborative surgical and inpatient care team

Requirements

• Board Certified – Required

• Active New York license in hand – Required

• Minimum 2 years of recent experience – Required

• Recent surgical experience required

• Robotics experience – Required

• Epic experience – Required

• AHA or RQI BLS – Required

• AHA or RQI ACLS – Required

• ATLS – Required

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Cannot accept residents or fellows

Submission / Credentialing Requirements

• Agency-branded CV required at submission

• New York license must be active and in hand

• Work history must be current

• No unexplained employment gaps of 30 days or longer

• Any malpractice history, including dismissed cases, requires a provider statement

• Candidate email and phone number must be included

• Application fee applies and is agency responsibility

Additional Information

• Cell phone use is not permitted while working and phones must be left in a locker

• Business casual attire required

• Closed-toe and closed-heel footwear required

• ID badge must be worn while on duty

• Artificial fingernail enhancements are prohibited for personnel providing direct patient care

• Strong fragrances are prohibited

• Facility is recognized as a Level 1 Perinatal Center, SAFE Designated Center, Primary Stroke Center, and DNV-accredited