Physician Assistant - Surgery

Job Opportunity: Physician Assistant – General Surgery

Location: Dothan, Alabama Schedule: Full-Time | Hospital-Based Role | Surgical & Perioperative Care

This opportunity is with a large, well-established regional health system that serves communities across southeastern Alabama, southwest Georgia, and parts of the Florida Panhandle. The organization offers comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services, including advanced surgical care, trauma services, emergency medicine, cardiology, orthopedics, and women's health. Providers benefit from strong surgical teams, modern operating suites, advanced technology, and a supportive administrative structure. This facility is recognized for high-quality patient care, collaborative teamwork, and ongoing clinical excellence.

The health system is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant with a strong background in General Surgery to join its surgical team in Dothan, Alabama. This role includes a combination of operating room first assist, inpatient rounding, and preoperative/postoperative patient management. You will work closely with surgeons, residents, PAs, RNs, and surgical techs in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Surgical experience is required — inpatient, OR, and procedural exposure strongly preferred.

Essential Position Responsibilities

• Serve as first assist during general surgery procedures in the operating room
• Provide comprehensive preoperative and postoperative care, including hospital rounding
• Conduct patient evaluations, history and physicals, and perioperative assessments
• Manage surgical consults and coordinate care plans with the attending surgeon
• Perform bedside procedures as appropriate (e.g., wound care, drain removal, suturing, staple removal)
• Provide education and counseling to patients and families
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary care teams to ensure optimal surgical outcomes
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the electronic health record (EHR)
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, workflow optimization, and patient safety efforts

Qualifications

Education

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program

Licensure & Certification

• Board-Certified Physician Assistant
• Active Alabama PA license or eligibility to obtain
• BLS and ACLS certifications (or willingness to obtain)

Experience

• Minimum 1–2 years of surgical experience required
• Prior experience in general surgery, surgical subspecialties, or hospital-based roles strongly preferred

Skills

• Strong OR first-assist capabilities
• Excellent procedural competency and clinical judgment
• Ability to multitask effectively in a high-acuity, fast-paced environment
• Exceptional communication and team collaboration skills
• Professional, patient-centered approach to care

Compensation and Environment

• Competitive base salary + productivity incentives, commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans
• Malpractice coverage
• CME allowance + paid CME time
• Paid time off and reimbursement for licenses/certifications
• Supportive, team-oriented surgical environment with robust clinical resources