PA / Surgery - General / New York / Locum tenens / Lucrative General Surgery Locums in Potsdam, NY

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WhiteCoat Locums is looking for PA / Surgery - General / New York / Locum tenens / Lucrative General Surgery Locums in Potsdam, NY in Potsdam, NY.
This local job opportunity with ID 3825339341 is live since 2026-09-09 12:16:53.
"Surgical Physician Assistant General Surgery / Surgical First AssistAssignment Details Location: Potsdam, New York Provider Type: Physician Assistant Specialty: General Surgery / Surgical First Assist Start Date: December 14, 2026 Duration: 26 weeks / ongoing PRN coverage Positions Available: 1 Practice Setting: Acute Care Hospital Coverage includes Surgical First Assist OR responsibilities and Surgical Floor coverage Primary patient populations include General Surgery, OB/GYN, and Orthopedic patients EMR: Epic Robotics experience requiredCompensation:Hourly - $145/hr24-Hour Call - $950 per 24 hoursNight Call - $315/shiftCall Back - $210/hrSchedule Ongoing PRN coverage with specific December coverage needs December 14-18: 7:00 AM-5:00 PM December 18-21: 5:00 PM-7:00 AM coverage December 28-30: Three 12-hour shifts Weeknight call: 5:00 PM-7:00 AM Weekend call: Friday 5:00 PM-Monday 7:00 AM Weekend rounding: Saturday-Sunday, approximately 8:00 AM-12:00 PM 30-minute lunch break requiredPatient Population / Volume Adults Acutely ill patients with a wide variety of medical and surgical conditions Approximately 10-15 patients per provider 109 total bedsClinical Responsibilities Provide Surgical First Assist coverage in the operating room Provide Surgical Floor coverage Assist physicians with inpatient rounding Complete progress notes Manage patient orders Coordinate and complete discharges Assist with surgical consultations Provide care primarily for General Surgery, OB/GYN, and Orthopedic patientsSurgical First Assist Responsibilities Cauterize wounds and vessels Assist with hemostasis and control of bleeding Pack surgical sponges as appropriate Position patients to maintain circulation and surgical access Place clamps and sutures Close skin using sutures, staples, or adhesives Apply direct pressure to veins and tissue Assist with suction, drainage, and irrigation Immobilize and position patients appropriately on the operating table Support the surgeon throughout operative procedures Robotics experience requiredSupport Structure Physician coverage NP support LPN support Anesthesia support during procedures Collaborative surgical and inpatient care teamRequirements Board Certified Required Active New York license in hand Required Minimum 2 years of recent experience Required Recent surgical experience required Robotics experience Required Epic experience Required AHA or RQI BLS Required AHA or RQI ACLS Required ATLS Required Strong written and verbal communication skills Cannot accept residents or fellowsSubmission / Credentialing Requirements Agency-branded CV required at submission New York license must be active and in hand Work history must be current No unexplained employment gaps of 30 days or longer Any malpractice history, including dismissed cases, requires a provider statement Candidate email and phone number must be included Application fee applies and is agency responsibilityAdditional Information Cell phone use is not permitted while working and phones must be left in a locker Business casual attire required Closed-toe and closed-heel footwear required ID badge must be worn while on duty Artificial fingernail enhancements are prohibited for personnel providing direct patient care Strong fragrances are prohibited Facility is recognized as a Level 1 Perinatal Center, SAFE Designated Center, Primary Stroke Center, and DNV-accredited" read more

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