General Surgery PA – First Assist | Sign-On Bonus & Relocation

CareerNerds, LLC; Dothan (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Relocation Assistance

Comprehensive Benefits

Malpractice Coverage

CME allowance with paid CME time

Job summary

CareerNerds, LLC is seeking a dedicated Physician Assistant with a strong General Surgery background to join our surgical team in a hospital setting. This full-time role focuses on first-assist duties, preoperative and postoperative care, with emphasis on patient safety and high-quality outcomes.

The ideal candidate will have 1–2 years of surgical experience, current Alabama PA license or eligibility, and BLS/ACLS.

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

OR first-assist skills

Team collaboration

Education

Accredited Physician Assistant program

Job description

CareerNerds, LLC is seeking a dedicated Physician Assistant with a strong General Surgery background to join our surgical team in a hospital setting. This full-time role focuses on first-assist duties, preoperative and postoperative care, with emphasis on patient safety and high-quality outcomes.

The ideal candidate will have 1–2 years of surgical experience, current Alabama PA license or eligibility, and BLS/ACLS.