General Surgery PA | First-Assist | Sign-On Bonus

Sun Recruiting, Inc.; Dothan (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

CME allowance

Malpractice coverage

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Job summary

Sun Recruiting, Inc. is assisting a hospital in Alabama in filling a Physician Assistant - General Surgery role. The position is full-time, hospital-based, with responsibilities as first assist, pre/postoperative care, patient evaluations, and collaboration with the surgical team in a high-acuity setting.

A minimum of 1–2 years of surgical experience and Alabama PA licensure or eligibility is required. Excellent communication and OR skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Board-Certified Physician Assistant with an active Alabama PA license or eligibility.
• 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 in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Act as first assist during general surgery procedures in the OR.
• Provide preoperative and postoperative care including hospital rounds.
• Perform history, physicals, and perioperative assessments.
• Coordinate care plans and surgical consults with the surgeon.
• Perform bedside 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 and patient safety efforts.

Skills

First-assist surgery

Clinical evaluation

Team communication

AL PA licensure

Education

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program

Job description

Sun Recruiting, Inc. is assisting a hospital in Alabama in filling a Physician Assistant - General Surgery role. The position is full-time, hospital-based, with responsibilities as first assist, pre/postoperative care, patient evaluations, and collaboration with the surgical team in a high-acuity setting.

A minimum of 1–2 years of surgical experience and Alabama PA licensure or eligibility is required. Excellent communication and OR skills are essential.