General Surgery PA – First Assist & Perioperative Care

KLA Industries, Inc.; Dothan (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

CME allowance

Job summary

KLA Industries, Inc. is seeking a skilled Physician Assistant for a hospital-based General Surgery role in Alabama. You will serve as the first assistant in the OR, provide comprehensive perioperative care, and coordinate plans with the surgical team.

The candidate should have 1–2 years of surgical experience, be licensed or eligible in Alabama, and hold BLS/ACLS. A collaborative, patient-centered approach is essential in this high-acuity setting.

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.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Act as first assistant during general surgery procedures in the operating room.
• Deliver preoperative and postoperative care, including hospital rounding.
• Conduct patient evaluations: history, physicals, and perioperative assessments.
• Coordinate care plans and surgical consults with the attending surgeon.
• Perform bedside procedures such as wound care, drain removal, suturing, and staple removal.
• Educate patients and families on procedures and recovery.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize outcomes.
• Maintain accurate EHR documentation.
• Engage in quality improvement, workflow optimization, and patient safety efforts.

Skills

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Surgical experience

Education

PA licensure (Alabama)

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

KLA Industries, Inc. is seeking a skilled Physician Assistant for a hospital-based General Surgery role in Alabama. You will serve as the first assistant in the OR, provide comprehensive perioperative care, and coordinate plans with the surgical team.

The candidate should have 1–2 years of surgical experience, be licensed or eligible in Alabama, and hold BLS/ACLS. A collaborative, patient-centered approach is essential in this high-acuity setting.