Surgical PA - General Surgery: First-Assist & Team Care

Ashton North LLC; Dothan (AL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Relocation Assistance

Full Benefits

CME Allowance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Ashton North LLC is seeking a dedicated Physician Assistant specializing in General Surgery to join a hospital-based surgical team. This full-time role targets a candidate with 1–2 years of surgical experience and offers comprehensive benefits in a high-acuity setting.

You will act as first assist in general surgery, manage preop/postop care, and collaborate with the attending surgeon to coordinate care plans. Strong communication and EHR documentation are essential.

Qualifications

• Accredited PA program graduate.
• Active Alabama PA license or eligible.
• BLS and ACLS required or willing to obtain.
• General surgery experience preferred.
• Strong OR first-assist capabilities.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Act as first assist during general surgery procedures in the OR.
• Provide preop and postop care, including hospital rounding.
• Perform history, physicals and perioperative assessments.
• Coordinate care plans and surgical consults with the surgeon.
• Perform wound care, drain removal, suturing, staple removal.
• Educate patients and families about procedures and recovery.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams for optimal outcomes.
• Document in the EHR accurately and timely.
• Engage in quality improvement and safety initiatives.

Skills

First assist

AL license

BLS/ACLS

General surgery exp

Education

PA program graduate

Board Certification

Job description

Ashton North LLC is seeking a dedicated Physician Assistant specializing in General Surgery to join a hospital-based surgical team. This full-time role targets a candidate with 1–2 years of surgical experience and offers comprehensive benefits in a high-acuity setting.

You will act as first assist in general surgery, manage preop/postop care, and collaborate with the attending surgeon to coordinate care plans. Strong communication and EHR documentation are essential.