General Surgery PA: First-Assist & Perioperative Care

ExcelliSearch, Inc.; Dothan (AL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Malpractice coverage

CME allowance with paid CME time

PTO and licenses/certifications reimb.

Job summary

ExcelliSearch, Inc. in Alabama seeks a dedicated Physician Assistant with 1–2 years of general surgery experience to join a hospital-based surgical team. The role focuses on first-assist in the OR, preop/postop care, and perioperative management.

You will conduct patient evaluations, coordinate with the attending surgeon, and maintain accurate EHR documentation while contributing to quality initiatives and patient safety.

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.

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.

Job description

ExcelliSearch, Inc. in Alabama seeks a dedicated Physician Assistant with 1–2 years of general surgery experience to join a hospital-based surgical team. The role focuses on first-assist in the OR, preop/postop care, and perioperative management.

You will conduct patient evaluations, coordinate with the attending surgeon, and maintain accurate EHR documentation while contributing to quality initiatives and patient safety.