General Surgery PA — First-Assist, Sign-On Bonus

Aspire Talent Solutions; Dothan (AL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

CME allowance

Malpractice coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

Aspire Talent Solutions is seeking a Physician Assistant for General Surgery to join a hospital-based surgical team. This full-time role focuses on strong OR first-assist capabilities, comprehensive perioperative care, and collaborative patient management.

The ideal candidate will have a graduate PA program, Alabama license or eligibility, BLS/ACLS, and experience in general surgery or related subspecialties. Competitive salary with a robust benefits package and sign-on opportunities.

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

Surgical experience

First assist capabilities

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Accredited PA program

Alabama PA license or eligibility

BLS/ACLS certification

Job description

Aspire Talent Solutions is seeking a Physician Assistant for General Surgery to join a hospital-based surgical team. This full-time role focuses on strong OR first-assist capabilities, comprehensive perioperative care, and collaborative patient management.

The ideal candidate will have a graduate PA program, Alabama license or eligibility, BLS/ACLS, and experience in general surgery or related subspecialties. Competitive salary with a robust benefits package and sign-on opportunities.