⚕️ Surgical PA Opportunity | First Assist + Inpatient Rounding + Call Options | Epic EMR | Robotics Preferred | Potsdam, NY | AG

📍 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 PM
• Additional call options:
  • Weekday call: 7a–5p or 3p–11p
  • Weekend call: Friday 5p – Monday 7a
• Weeknight call: up to 4 shifts/month (optional)
• Weekend rounding: Saturday–Sunday, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
• Coverage 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 environment
• EMR: 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, ATLS
• Strong 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 procedures
• LPN 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