Locum Physician Assistant (PA) - Surgery - General/Other - $145 per hour in Potsdam, NY

Physician Assistant | Surgery - General/Other
Location: Potsdam, NY
Employer: WhiteCoat Locums
Pay: $145 per hour
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Surgical Physician Assistant - General Surgery / Surgical First Assist

Assignment Details


• Location: Potsdam, New York


• Provider Type: Physician Assistant


• Specialty: General Surgery / Surgical First Assist


• Start Date: December 14, 2026


• Duration: 26 weeks / ongoing PRN coverage


• Positions Available: 1


• Practice Setting: Acute Care Hospital


• Coverage includes Surgical First Assist OR responsibilities and Surgical Floor coverage


• Primary patient populations include General Surgery, OB/GYN, and Orthopedic patients


• EMR: Epic


• Robotics experience required

Compensation: Hourly - $145/hr, 24-Hour Call - $950 per 24 hours, Night Call - $315/shift, Call Back - $210/hr.

Schedule


• Ongoing PRN coverage with specific December coverage needs


• December 14-18: 7:00 AM-5:00 PM


• December 18-21: 5:00 PM-7:00 AM coverage


• December 28-30: Three 12-hour shifts


• Weeknight call: 5:00 PM-7:00 AM


• Weekend call: Friday 5:00 PM-Monday 7:00 AM


• Weekend rounding: Saturday-Sunday, approximately 8:00 AM-12:00 PM


• 30-minute lunch break required

Patient Population / Volume


• Adults


• Acutely ill patients with a wide variety of medical and surgical conditions


• Approximately 10-15 patients per provider


• 109 total beds

Clinical Responsibilities


• Provide Surgical First Assist coverage in the operating room


• Provide Surgical Floor coverage


• Assist physicians with inpatient rounding


• Complete progress notes


• Manage patient orders


• Coordinate and complete discharges


• Assist with surgical consultations


• Provide care primarily for General Surgery, OB/GYN, and Orthopedic patients

Surgical First Assist Responsibilities


• Cauterize wounds and vessels


• Assist with hemostasis and control of bleeding


• Pack surgical sponges as appropriate


• Position patients to maintain circulation and surgical access


• Place clamps and sutures


• Close skin using sutures, staples, or adhesives


• Apply direct pressure to veins and tissue


• Assist with suction, drainage, and irrigation


• Immobilize and position patients appropriately on the operating table


• Support the surgeon throughout operative procedures


• Robotics experience required

Support Structure


• Physician coverage


• NP support


• LPN support


• Anesthesia support during procedures


• Collaborative surgical and inpatient care team

Requirements


• Board Certified - Required


• Active New York license in hand - Required


• Minimum 2 years of recent experience - Required


• Recent surgical experience required


• Robotics experience - Required


• Epic experience - Required


• AHA or RQI BLS - Required


• AHA or RQI ACLS - Required


• ATLS - Required


• Strong written and verbal communication skills


• Cannot accept residents or fellows

Submission / Credentialing Requirements


• Agency-branded CV required at submission


• New York license must be active and in hand


• Work history must be current


• No unexplained employment gaps of 30 days or longer


• Any malpractice history, including dismissed cases, requires a provider statement


• Candidate email and phone number must be included


• Application fee applies and is agency responsibility

Additional Information


• Cell phone use is not permitted while working and phones must be left in a locker


• Business casual attire required


• Closed-toe and closed-heel footwear required


• ID badge must be worn while on duty


• Artificial fingernail enhancements are prohibited for personnel providing direct patient care


• Strong fragrances are prohibited


• Facility is recognized as a Level 1 Perinatal Center, SAFE Designated Center, Primary Stroke Center, and DNV-accredited