Physician Assistant (Surgical 1st Assistant)

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Surgical PA | First Assist + Sign-On Bonus
Full Time | Surgery | First Assist Physician Assistant

Elizabeth Banzhaf, LPN
Co-Founder & COO | Heartline Staffing
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Heartline Staffing, in partnership with Purple Cow Recruiting, is hiring a Surgical Physician Assistant (First Assist) for an established surgical team in Geneva, New York.

POSITION OVERVIEW

• Serve as First Assist in the operating room alongside the Chief of Surgery, Vascular Surgeons, and Oncology Surgeons.
• Perform comprehensive pre-operative evaluations and post-operative follow-up visits.
• Assist with inpatient rounding as needed.
• Coordinate communication between surgeons, referring providers, and primary care physicians to ensure continuity of care.
• Provide surgical patient education, treatment planning, and ongoing clinical management.
• Maintain accurate documentation while collaborating within a multidisciplinary surgical team.

WHY SURGICAL PAs ARE APPLYING

• First Assist role working directly with experienced surgeons.
• Mix of operating room, clinic, and inpatient responsibilities.
• Sign-on bonus.
• Student loan repayment.
• Relocation assistance available.
• On-site childcare.
• Comprehensive employee benefits.
• Supportive physician-led surgical team.
• Professional growth within an established regional health system.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Base Salary: $115,000-$135,000.
• Sign-on bonus.
• Student loan repayment.
• Relocation assistance.
• Comprehensive health benefits.
• On-site childcare.
• Professional development opportunities.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Current New York State Physician Assistant License.
• National Certification (NCCPA).
• Current DEA Registration.
• Current BLS and ACLS certification.
• Strong clinical assessment and communication skills.
• First Assist or surgical experience is preferred.