⚕️ 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