PA, General Surgery — First-Assist in OR (Sign-On Bonus)

Management Performance Associates; Dothan (AL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Relocation Assistance

CME Allowance & Paid CME Time

Malpractice Coverage & Retirement Plan

Job summary

Management Performance Associates in Alabama is seeking a dedicated Physician Assistant with a solid foundation in General Surgery to join our surgical team. This full-time, hospital-based role emphasizes first-assist duties, perioperative care, and patient education in a high-acuity setting.

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

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Board-Certified PA with Alabama 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.
• Provide comprehensive preoperative and postoperative care, including hospital rounding.
• Conduct patient evaluations, including 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.
• Work with multidisciplinary care teams to ensure optimal outcomes.
• Maintain accurate documentation within the EHR.
• Engage in quality improvement initiatives, workflow optimization, and patient safety efforts.

Skills

General Surgery

First Assist

AL PA License

BLS/ACLS

Team Collaboration

Education

PA Program Graduate

Job description

Management Performance Associates in Alabama is seeking a dedicated Physician Assistant with a solid foundation in General Surgery to join our surgical team. This full-time, hospital-based role emphasizes first-assist duties, perioperative care, and patient education in a high-acuity setting.

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