About this opportunity
The Provider Finder lists this Physician Assistant - Surgery opportunity in dothan, Alabama. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Position: Physician Assistant - General Surgery (Surgical Experience Required)
Location: Dothan, Alabama
Schedule: Full-Time | Hospital-Based Role | Surgical & Perioperative Care
Organization Overview
This opportunity is with a large, well-established regional health system that serves communities across southeastern Alabama, southwest Georgia, and parts of the Florida Panhandle.
The organization offers comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services, including advanced surgical care, trauma services, emergency medicine, cardiology, orthopedics, and women's health.Providers benefit from strong surgical teams, modern operating suites, advanced technology, and a supportive administrative structure.
This facility is recognized for high-quality patient care, collaborative teamwork, and ongoing clinical excellence.
Position Summary
The health system is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant with a strong background in General Surgery to join its surgical team in Dothan, Alabama.
This role includes a combination of operating room first assist, inpatient rounding, and preoperative/postoperative patient management.
You will work closely with surgeons, residents, PAs, RNs, and surgical techs in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Surgical experience is required - inpatient, OR, and procedural exposure strongly preferred.
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Essential Position Responsibilities
Serve as first assist during general surgery procedures in the operating room
Provide comprehensive preoperative and postoperative care , including hospital rounding
Conduct patient evaluations, history and physicals, and perioperative assessments
Manage surgical consults and coordinate care plans with the attending surgeon
Perform bedside procedures as appropriate (e.g., wound care, drain removal, suturing, staple removal)
Provide education and counseling to patients and families
Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary care teams to ensure optimal surgical outcomes
Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the electronic health record (EHR)
Participate in quality improvement initiatives, workflow optimization, and patient safety efforts
Qualifications
Education
Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
Licensure & Certification
Board-Certified Physician Assistant
Active Alabama PA license or eligibility to obtain
BLS and ACLS certifications (or willingness to obtain)
Experience
Minimum 1-2 years of surgical experience required
Prior experience in general surgery, surgical subspecialties, or hospital-based roles strongly preferred
Skills
Strong OR first-assist capabilities
Excellent procedural competency and clinical judgment
Ability to multitask effectively in a high-acuity, fast-paced environment
Exceptional communication and team collaboration skills
Professional, patient-centered approach to care
Compensation and Environment
Competitive base salary + productivity incentives, commensurate with experience
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans
Malpractice coverage
CME allowance + paid CME time
Paid time off and reimbursement for licenses/certifications
Supportive, team-oriented surgical environment with robust clinical resources
Thank you for your time, and I look forward to connecting soon!
Manish Parashar
Recruiter, The Provider Finder
Worksite address
dothan, AL, 36303, US
Who can apply
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