General Surgery PA — First Assist, Sign-On + Relocation

Talent With Heart; Dothan (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Malpractice coverage

CME allowance

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Job summary

Talent With Heart in Alabama seeks a Physician Assistant specialized in General Surgery to join a high-acuity surgical team. This full-time, hospital-based role emphasizes first-assist duties, perioperative care, and collaboration with the attending surgeon.

Candidates should have 1–2 years of surgical experience, Alabama PA license or eligibility, BLS/ACLS, and strong communication. Competitive benefits, sign-on bonus, relocation, and CME support are offered.

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.
• General surgery experience preferred.
• Strong OR first-assist capabilities and Team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Act as first assist during general surgery procedures in the OR.
• Deliver preoperative and postoperative care, including hospital rounding.
• Conduct histories, physicals, and perioperative assessments.
• Coordinate care plans and surgical consults with the attending surgeon.
• Perform bedside procedures and wound care tasks.
• Educate patients and families on procedures and recovery.
• Maintain accurate EHR documentation.
• Engage in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.

Skills

First assist

General surgery

Perioperative care

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Accredited PA program

Tools

EHR software

Job description

Talent With Heart in Alabama seeks a Physician Assistant specialized in General Surgery to join a high-acuity surgical team. This full-time, hospital-based role emphasizes first-assist duties, perioperative care, and collaboration with the attending surgeon.

Candidates should have 1–2 years of surgical experience, Alabama PA license or eligibility, BLS/ACLS, and strong communication. Competitive benefits, sign-on bonus, relocation, and CME support are offered.