Job Description
Physician Assistant | Surgery - General/Other Location: Potsdam, NY Employer: Adelphi Locums Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Start Date: ASAP About the Position JOB OVERVIEW Job Title: General Surgery Physician Assistant Job Type: Locum Tenens Location: Potsdam, NY Service Setting: Hospital Coverage Type: Clinical + Call optional Coverage Period: July 27, 2026 – Ongoing Clinical Shift Schedule: Tuesday – Friday, 7a – 5p (Full-Time) On-Call Shift Schedule: Weeknight and weekend call optional Call Type: Beeper COVERAGE DATES August 21 – August 28 (flexible schedule options) PATIENT INFORMATION Patient Demographics: Adults Patient Volume/Census: 10–15 patients per provider Admissions: Yes Rounding: Included (Sat – Sun 8a – 12p) Phone Consults: TBD Case Mix: General Surgery, OB/GYN, Orthopedic cases FACILITY INFORMATION No. of Beds in Department: 109 beds EMR System: Epic Office Equipment Available: Pyxis medication system Specialty Backup Available: Surgical team, anesthesia Support Staff Available: NP, LPN, OR staff PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE Hospital Privileges Required: Yes Temporary Privileges Available: TBD Credentialing Timeline: TBD COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Rate: TBD Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered REQUIRED PROCEDURES Surgical first assist duties Suturing and wound care Hemostasis and intraoperative support Patient positioning and surgical assistance JOB REQUIREMENTS Licenses: Active NY license required Board: Certified Physician Assistant DEA: Required Certifications: BLS, ACLS, ATLS Experience: Minimum 2 years recent experience required Other Qualifications: Robotics experience preferred; Epic experience required DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Provide surgical first assist support in the operating room Assist with patient care including suction, drainage, and irrigation Perform rounding, consults, and discharges Manage surgical floor patients and documentation Collaborate with surgical and care teams