Lucrative General Surgery Locums in Potsdam, NY
Updated 7/15/26
Potsdam, New York, United States
Physician Assistant
Surgery-General
By applying you agree to our Terms of Service
Job at a glance
Degree Required
Other
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Work Environment
Hospital
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
General Surgery Physician Assistant
Position Overview
Seeking an experienced Physician Assistant to provide a combination of Surgical First Assist operating room coverage and inpatient surgical floor management. The provider will primarily support General Surgery, Orthopedics, and OB/GYN services, with optional call responsibilities.
Compensation:
Hourly - $145/hr
24-Hour Call - $950 per 24 hours
Night Call - $320/shift
Call Back - $210/hr
Schedule
Start Date: September 28, 2026
Assignment Length: 26 weeks
Standard Schedule: Four 10-hour shifts per week (7:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
Must be available September 28 – October 9
Orientation preferred during the week prior to October 1
Optional Call
Weekend Call:
Friday 5:00 PM – Monday 7:00 AM
Weekend rounding: Saturday & Sunday, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Weeknight Call:
Approximately 4 shifts per month
5:00 PM – 7:00 AM
Practice Setting
Acute Care Hospital
Operating Room
Surgical Floor
Responsibilities
Serve as Surgical First Assist in the operating room
Assist with:
Cauterizing wounds and vessels
Hemostasis
Suction, drainage, and irrigation
Wound closure with sutures, staples, or adhesives
Positioning and patient stabilization
Retraction and exposure
Provide inpatient surgical floor coverage including:
Daily rounding
Progress notes
Orders
Consultations
Discharges
Support General Surgery, Orthopedic, and OB/GYN services
Practice Details
109-bed hospital
Adult patient population
Patient ratio: 1:10–15
Staff includes:
1 Physician
1 Nurse Practitioner
1 LPN
Dedicated anesthesia support in the OR
Weekend call may include:
Cesarean sections
Hip fracture cases
EMR
Epic
Requirements
Board Certified Physician Assistant
Active New York license
Minimum of 2 years of recent surgical experience
Epic experience required
Robotic surgery experience required
Orthopedic surgery experience strongly preferred
BLS (AHA)
ACLS (AHA)
ATLS
Additional Information
Orientation before October 1 is strongly preferred to become familiar with orthopedic and obstetric workflows before weekend call
Candidate must provide an up-to-date, agency-branded CV with no unexplained employment gaps greater than 30 days
Any malpractice history requires a physician statement
Candidate submission must include current email address and phone number
Professional dress code and hospital appearance standards apply throughout the assignment
Position Overview
Seeking an experienced Physician Assistant to provide a combination of Surgical First Assist operating room coverage and inpatient surgical floor management. The provider will primarily support General Surgery, Orthopedics, and OB/GYN services, with optional call responsibilities.
Compensation:
Hourly - $145/hr
24-Hour Call - $950 per 24 hours
Night Call - $320/shift
Call Back - $210/hr
Schedule
Start Date: September 28, 2026
Assignment Length: 26 weeks
Standard Schedule: Four 10-hour shifts per week (7:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
Must be available September 28 – October 9
Orientation preferred during the week prior to October 1
Optional Call
Weekend Call:
Friday 5:00 PM – Monday 7:00 AM
Weekend rounding: Saturday & Sunday, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Weeknight Call:
Approximately 4 shifts per month
5:00 PM – 7:00 AM
Practice Setting
Acute Care Hospital
Operating Room
Surgical Floor
Responsibilities
Serve as Surgical First Assist in the operating room
Assist with:
Cauterizing wounds and vessels
Hemostasis
Suction, drainage, and irrigation
Wound closure with sutures, staples, or adhesives
Positioning and patient stabilization
Retraction and exposure
Provide inpatient surgical floor coverage including:
Daily rounding
Progress notes
Orders
Consultations
Discharges
Support General Surgery, Orthopedic, and OB/GYN services
Practice Details
109-bed hospital
Adult patient population
Patient ratio: 1:10–15
Staff includes:
1 Physician
1 Nurse Practitioner
1 LPN
Dedicated anesthesia support in the OR
Weekend call may include:
Cesarean sections
Hip fracture cases
EMR
Epic
Requirements
Board Certified Physician Assistant
Active New York license
Minimum of 2 years of recent surgical experience
Epic experience required
Robotic surgery experience required
Orthopedic surgery experience strongly preferred
BLS (AHA)
ACLS (AHA)
ATLS
Additional Information
Orientation before October 1 is strongly preferred to become familiar with orthopedic and obstetric workflows before weekend call
Candidate must provide an up-to-date, agency-branded CV with no unexplained employment gaps greater than 30 days
Any malpractice history requires a physician statement
Candidate submission must include current email address and phone number
Professional dress code and hospital appearance standards apply throughout the assignment
By applying you agree to our Terms of Service