JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Id: Y-PA-3425785
  
• Profession: Physician Assistant
  
• Specialty: Surgery
  
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
  
• Location: Potsdam, NY
  
• Service Setting: Hospital
  
• Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
  
• Coverage Period: Dec 14, 2026 – Jun 14, 2027
  
• On-Call Shift Schedule: Weeknight call: 5p-7a; Weekend call: Fri 5p – Mon 7a (Round Sat-Sun 8a-12p)
  

COVERAGE DATES

• Dec 14, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026 (7am-5pm)
  
• Dec 18, 2026 – Dec 21, 2026 (5pm-7am)
  
• Dec 28, 2026 – Dec 30, 2026 (3x12s)
  

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Patient Demographics: Adults
  
• Case Mix: General Surgery, OB/GYN, Orthopedics
  

FACILITY INFORMATION

• No. of Beds in Department: 109
  
• EMR System: Epic
  
• Reason for Coverage: PRN Coverage
  

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

• Cauterizing wounds and vessels
  
• Packing sponges in body
  
• Positioning patient to maintain circulation and access for surgeon
  
• Placing clamps and sutures
  
• Closing skin with adhesives, sutures, or staples
  
• Applying direct pressure on veins and tissue
  
• Performing or aiding in patient suction, drainage, and irrigation
  
• Hemostasis: stopping of excess bleeding and blood flow
  
• Immobilizing patients on the operating table
  

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Licenses: Active New York License
  
• Board: Board Certified (Physician Assistant)
  
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, ATLS (AHA)
  
• Experience: Minimum 2 years recent experience in surgery
  
• Other Qualifications: Epic experience required; No residents or fellows accepted
  

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide comprehensive care to hospitalized patients as a Physician Assistant in General Surgery, OB/GYN, and Orthopedics.
  
• Serve as Surgical First Assist in the Operating Room, including cauterizing, suturing, positioning, and hemostasis.
  
• Perform Medical Surgical Floor coverage including rounding, progress notes, order management, discharges, and consults.
  
• Participate in on-call coverage including weeknight and weekend shifts.
  
• Collaborate with physicians, anesthesia, and nursing staff to ensure patient safety and quality care.