APPs – General Surgery
Updated 3/23/26
13676, Potsdam, New York, United States
Physician Assistant
Surgery-General
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
Other
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Work Environment
Inpatient
Outpatient
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
JOB OVERVIEW
• Job Title: APPs – General Surgery
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Potsdam, NY
• Service Setting: Inpatient/Outpatient
• Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
• Coverage Period: August 6-28, 2026 (Potential extension through end of year)
• Clinical Shift Schedule: Day shifts | 7:00a – 5:00p (10-hour shifts) | Flexible scheduling (3x12s, 4x10s, or 5x8s)
• On-Call Shift Schedule: Weeknight call (5:00p – 7:00a) | Weekend call (Fri 5:00p – Mon 7:00a)
• Call Type: Beeper
• Call Response Time: Within 20 minutes (must remain local)
COVERAGE DATES
• August 6 – August 8, 2026 (3x12s)
• August 21 – August 28, 2026 (Flexible schedule options)
• Ongoing potential coverage through end of year
PATIENT INFORMATION
• Patient Demographics: Adults
• Patient Volume/Census: 1:10–15 patient ratio
• Admissions: Yes
• Rounding: Included (weekends 8:00a – 12:00p)
• Phone Consults: Yes
• Case Mix: General Surgery, OB/GYN, Orthopedic patients
FACILITY INFORMATION
• No. of Beds in Department: 109 total beds
• EMR System: Epic
• Office Equipment Available: Pyxis automated medication dispensing system
• Specialty Backup Available: Surgery, Anesthesia
• Support Staff Available: NP, LPN, Anesthesia team
• Reason for Coverage: Supplemental coverage / staffing need
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered per facility guidelines (receipts required, restrictions apply)
REQUIRED PROCEDURES
• Surgical first assist support
• Suturing, stapling, and wound closure
• Hemostasis and bleeding control
• Suction, drainage, and irrigation
• Patient positioning and intraoperative assistance
JOB REQUIREMENTS
• Licenses: Active NY license (in hand)
• Board: Board Certified (NP or PA)
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, ATLS
• Experience: Minimum 2 years recent experience in surgical setting
• Other Qualifications: Epic experience required; strong communication skills
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Provide surgical first assist support in the operating room
• Assist with patient care on medical-surgical floor including rounding and documentation
• Manage patient orders, consults, and discharges
• Perform procedural support including suturing, wound care, and bleeding control
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure quality patient care
• Job Title: APPs – General Surgery
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Potsdam, NY
• Service Setting: Inpatient/Outpatient
• Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
• Coverage Period: August 6-28, 2026 (Potential extension through end of year)
• Clinical Shift Schedule: Day shifts | 7:00a – 5:00p (10-hour shifts) | Flexible scheduling (3x12s, 4x10s, or 5x8s)
• On-Call Shift Schedule: Weeknight call (5:00p – 7:00a) | Weekend call (Fri 5:00p – Mon 7:00a)
• Call Type: Beeper
• Call Response Time: Within 20 minutes (must remain local)
COVERAGE DATES
• August 6 – August 8, 2026 (3x12s)
• August 21 – August 28, 2026 (Flexible schedule options)
• Ongoing potential coverage through end of year
PATIENT INFORMATION
• Patient Demographics: Adults
• Patient Volume/Census: 1:10–15 patient ratio
• Admissions: Yes
• Rounding: Included (weekends 8:00a – 12:00p)
• Phone Consults: Yes
• Case Mix: General Surgery, OB/GYN, Orthopedic patients
FACILITY INFORMATION
• No. of Beds in Department: 109 total beds
• EMR System: Epic
• Office Equipment Available: Pyxis automated medication dispensing system
• Specialty Backup Available: Surgery, Anesthesia
• Support Staff Available: NP, LPN, Anesthesia team
• Reason for Coverage: Supplemental coverage / staffing need
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered per facility guidelines (receipts required, restrictions apply)
REQUIRED PROCEDURES
• Surgical first assist support
• Suturing, stapling, and wound closure
• Hemostasis and bleeding control
• Suction, drainage, and irrigation
• Patient positioning and intraoperative assistance
JOB REQUIREMENTS
• Licenses: Active NY license (in hand)
• Board: Board Certified (NP or PA)
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, ATLS
• Experience: Minimum 2 years recent experience in surgical setting
• Other Qualifications: Epic experience required; strong communication skills
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Provide surgical first assist support in the operating room
• Assist with patient care on medical-surgical floor including rounding and documentation
• Manage patient orders, consults, and discharges
• Perform procedural support including suturing, wound care, and bleeding control
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure quality patient care
By applying you agree to our Terms of Service