Posted August 16, 2026
Physician Assistant - Surgery
Adelphi Staffing
Potsdam, NY, US
Full Time
1USD - 2USD per hour
Job Description
Job Description
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)
- Dec 14, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026 (7am-5pm)
- Dec 18, 2026 – Dec 21, 2026 (5pm-7am)
- Dec 28, 2026 – Dec 30, 2026 (3x12s)
- Patient Demographics: Adults
- Case Mix: General Surgery, OB/GYN, Orthopedics
- No. of Beds in Department: 109
- EMR System: Epic
- Reason for Coverage: PRN Coverage
- 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
- 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
- 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.
