General Surgery PA – First-Assist, High-Impact OR Role

Launching Point; Dothan (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Malpractice coverage

CME allowance

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Launching Point in Alabama is seeking a Physician Assistant specialized in General Surgery for a full-time, hospital-based role with strong OR first-assist responsibilities.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of surgical experience and will handle preoperative and postoperative care, patient evaluations, and perioperative planning while coordinating with the attending surgeon. A collaborative team, comprehensive benefits, and growth opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Board-Certified Physician Assistant with Alabama license or eligibility.
• 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

First-assist in OR

Team collaboration

Clinical evaluation

Patient communication

Education

Accredited PA program

Tools

EHR systems

Surgical scheduling tools

Job description

Launching Point in Alabama is seeking a Physician Assistant specialized in General Surgery for a full-time, hospital-based role with strong OR first-assist responsibilities.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of surgical experience and will handle preoperative and postoperative care, patient evaluations, and perioperative planning while coordinating with the attending surgeon. A collaborative team, comprehensive benefits, and growth opportunities are provided.