General Surgery PA: First-Assist, Perioperative Care

SteveRecruiter, LLC; Dothan (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Productivity incentives

Medical, dental, vision, andretirement

Malpractice coverage

CME allowance with paid CME time

Paid time off

License and certification reimburse

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Job summary

SteveRecruiter, LLC is seeking a Physician Assistant for General Surgery in Alabama. This full-time hospital-based role emphasizes first-assist in general surgery, perioperative care, and patient coordination.

The candidate should have 1–2 years of surgical experience, be Board-Certified with Alabama PA license or eligibility, and hold BLS/ACLS. The position offers comprehensive benefits and a sign-on bonus.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Board-Certified PA with Alabama license or eligibility to obtain.
• BLS and ACLS certifications, or willingness to obtain them.
• Experience in general surgery or surgical subspecialties preferred.
• Strong OR first-assist capabilities and procedural competency.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as first assist during general surgery procedures in the OR.
• Provide preoperative and postoperative care including hospital rounding.
• Conduct patient evaluations: history, exams, and perioperative assessments.
• Coordinate care plans and surgical consults with the attending surgeon.
• Perform bedside procedures: wound care, drain removal, suturing, staples.
• Educate patients and families on procedures and recovery.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize outcomes.
• Maintain accurate documentation in the EHR.
• Engage in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.

Skills

First-assist in OR

Team communication

Clinical assessment

Education

Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant program

Board-Certified with Alabama PA license or eligibility

Tools

EHR proficiency

Job description

SteveRecruiter, LLC is seeking a Physician Assistant for General Surgery in Alabama. This full-time hospital-based role emphasizes first-assist in general surgery, perioperative care, and patient coordination.

The candidate should have 1–2 years of surgical experience, be Board-Certified with Alabama PA license or eligibility, and hold BLS/ACLS. The position offers comprehensive benefits and a sign-on bonus.