Surgical PA: First-Assist in General Surgery | Sign-On Bonus

The Keystone Distinction Group; Dothan (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Malpractice coverage

CME allowance

Paid time off

Licenses & certifications reimburseme

Job summary

The Keystone Distinction Group is seeking a dedicated Physician Assistant with a strong General Surgery background to join our hospital-based surgical team in Alabama. This full-time role emphasizes first-assist duties, perioperative care, and collaborative patient management.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of surgical experience, PA licensure in Alabama, BLS/ACLS, and excellent communication. Competitive salary with benefits and opportunities for professional growth are offered.

Qualifications

• Board-Certified Physician Assistant with Alabama license or eligibility.
• BLS and ACLS certifications, or willingness to obtain them.
• Experience in general surgery or surgical subspecialties preferred.
• Strong OR first-assist capabilities and procedural competency.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

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 first assist

Clinical communication

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies

Tools

EHR systems

Medical documentation

Job description

The Keystone Distinction Group is seeking a dedicated Physician Assistant with a strong General Surgery background to join our hospital-based surgical team in Alabama. This full-time role emphasizes first-assist duties, perioperative care, and collaborative patient management.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of surgical experience, PA licensure in Alabama, BLS/ACLS, and excellent communication. Competitive salary with benefits and opportunities for professional growth are offered.