General Surgery PA: First-Assist, Acute Care, Sign-On Bonus

KingRecruitingServices; Dothan (AL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Retirement plans

Malpractice coverage

CME allowance

Paid time off

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Job summary

KingRecruitingServices seeks a Physician Assistant specializing in General Surgery to join our hospital-based team in Alabama. The role requires 1–2 years of surgical experience and offers a collaborative, high-acuity environment with opportunities for professional growth.

You will act as first assist in OR, handle pre/postoperative care, patient evaluations, and perioperative planning, while maintaining accurate EHR documentation and contributing to quality initiatives.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Board-Certified Physician Assistant with an active Alabama PA license or eligibility to obtain.
• BLS and ACLS certifications, or willingness to obtain them.
• Proven experience in general surgery or surgical subspecialties preferred.
• Strong OR first-assist capabilities and procedural competency.
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Act as first assist during general surgery procedures within the operating room.
• Deliver comprehensive preoperative and postoperative care, including hospital rounding.
• Conduct thorough patient evaluations, including history, physicals, and perioperative assessments.
• Coordinate care plans and surgical consults in collaboration with the attending surgeon.
• Perform bedside procedures such as wound care, drain removal, suturing, and staple removal.
• Educate and counsel patients and their families on surgical procedures and recovery.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary care teams to ensure optimal surgical outcomes.
• Maintain accurate documentation within the electronic health record (EHR).
• Engage in quality improvement initiatives, workflow optimization, and patient safety efforts.

Skills

Surgical first assist

Patient evaluation

Team collaboration

EHR documentation

Education

Accredited PA program

Tools

BLS

ACLS

Job description

KingRecruitingServices seeks a Physician Assistant specializing in General Surgery to join our hospital-based team in Alabama. The role requires 1–2 years of surgical experience and offers a collaborative, high-acuity environment with opportunities for professional growth.

You will act as first assist in OR, handle pre/postoperative care, patient evaluations, and perioperative planning, while maintaining accurate EHR documentation and contributing to quality initiatives.