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+)
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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
