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Physician Assistant | Surgery - General/Other Location: Potsdam, NY Employer: WhiteCoat Locums Pay: $145 per hour Start Date: ASAP About the Position 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-accredited614ebcce-2988-4a21-9a10-1fc0c5beffbb
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potsdam, NY, 13676, US
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