General Surgery PA: First-Assist & Perioperative Care

Job Juncture; Dothan (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Medical, dental, vision

Retirement plans

CME allowance

PTO

Job summary

Job Juncture is seeking a dedicated Physician Assistant with experience in general surgery for a hospital-based role in Alabama. The position emphasizes first-assist responsibilities in the OR, comprehensive perioperative care, and strong teamwork within a high-acuity surgical setting.

The ideal candidate will have an accredited PA program, Alabama licensure or eligibility, BLS/ACLS, and proven general surgery experience.

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

First assist in OR

Patient evaluation

EHR documentation

Team collaboration

Pre/postoperative care

Education

PA education

AL PA license

BLS/ACLS

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Job Juncture is seeking a dedicated Physician Assistant with experience in general surgery for a hospital-based role in Alabama. The position emphasizes first-assist responsibilities in the OR, comprehensive perioperative care, and strong teamwork within a high-acuity surgical setting.

The ideal candidate will have an accredited PA program, Alabama licensure or eligibility, BLS/ACLS, and proven general surgery experience.