General Surgery PA: First-Assist & Sign-On Bonus

Key People; Dothan (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Malpractice coverage

CME allowance

Paid time off

Licenses & certifications reimburse.

Job summary

Key People is seeking a Physician Assistant specialized in General Surgery for a hospital-based role. The position requires 1–2 years of surgical experience and offers extensive perioperative care, rounding, and operative assistance in a high-acuity setting.

The ideal candidate will be Board-Certified in Alabama, with active PA licensure or eligibility, and hold BLS/ACLS or be willing to obtain them. Comprehensive benefits and relocation support are provided.

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.

Responsibilities

• Serve as first assist during general surgery procedures in the OR.
• Provide preoperative and postoperative care including hospital rounds.
• Conduct 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 ensure optimal outcomes.
• Maintain accurate EHR documentation.
• Participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.

Skills

First assist

Surgical experience

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Accredited PA program

Job description

Key People is seeking a Physician Assistant specialized in General Surgery for a hospital-based role. The position requires 1–2 years of surgical experience and offers extensive perioperative care, rounding, and operative assistance in a high-acuity setting.

The ideal candidate will be Board-Certified in Alabama, with active PA licensure or eligibility, and hold BLS/ACLS or be willing to obtain them. Comprehensive benefits and relocation support are provided.