PA / Surgery - General / New York / Locum tenens / Lucrative General Surgery Locums in Potsdam, NY Job
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"General Surgery Physician Assistant Position OverviewSeeking an experienced Physician Assistant to provide a combination of Surgical First Assist operating room coverage and inpatient surgical floor management. The provider will primarily support General Surgery, Orthopedics, and OB/GYN services, with optional call responsibilities. Compensation: Hourly - $145/hr 24-Hour Call - $950 per 24 hours Night Call - $320/shift Call Back - $210/hr Schedule Start Date: September 28, 2026 Assignment Length: 26 weeks Standard Schedule: Four 10-hour shifts per week (7:00 AM – 5:00 PM) Must be available September 28 – October 9 Orientation preferred during the week prior to October 1 Optional Call Weekend Call: Friday 5:00 PM – Monday 7:00 AM Weekend rounding: Saturday & Sunday, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM Weeknight Call: Approximately 4 shifts per month 5:00 PM – 7:00 AM Practice Setting Acute Care Hospital Operating Room Surgical Floor Responsibilities Serve as Surgical First Assist in the operating room Assist with: Cauterizing wounds and vessels Hemostasis Suction, drainage, and irrigation Wound closure with sutures, staples, or adhesives Positioning and patient stabilization Retraction and exposure Provide inpatient surgical floor coverage including: Daily rounding Progress notes Orders Consultations Discharges Support General Surgery, Orthopedic, and OB/GYN services Practice Details 109-bed hospital Adult patient population Patient ratio: 1:10–15 Staff includes: 1 Physician 1 Nurse Practitioner 1 LPN Dedicated anesthesia support in the OR Weekend call may include: Cesarean sections Hip fracture cases EMR Epic Requirements Board Certified Physician Assistant Active New York license Minimum of 2 years of recent surgical experience Epic experience required Robotic surgery experience required Orthopedic surgery experience strongly preferred BLS (AHA) ACLS (AHA) ATLS Additional Information Orientation before October 1 is strongly preferred to become familiar with orthopedic and obstetric workflows before weekend call Candidate must provide an up-to-date, agency-branded CV with no unexplained employment gaps greater than 30 days Any malpractice history requires a physician statement Candidate submission must include current email address and phone number Professional dress code and hospital appearance standards apply throughout the assignment"
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| Employer: |
WhiteCoat Locums
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| Post Date: |
Jul 09, 2026 |
| Profession: |
Advanced Practitioner |
| Job Type: |
PA |
| Specialty: |
Surgery - General |
| Location: |
New York - Potsdam |
| Job Reference: |
V3376718 |
| Contact Details: |
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