Locum Physician Assistant (PA) - Surgery - General/Other in Potsdam, NY

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Physician Assistant | Surgery - General/Other

Location: Potsdam, NY



Employer: Adelphi Locums



Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)



Start Date: ASAP



About the Position

LocumJobsOnline is working with Adelphi Locums to find a qualified General Surgery PA in Potsdam, New York, 13676!

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 xywuqvp 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

About Adelphi Locums

Adelphi Locums, a brand of Adelphi Staffing, provides locum tenens staffing solutions for healthcare facilities across the U.S., connecting them with qualified physicians, advanced practitioners, and other medical professionals for temporary coverage needs.

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