Locum Surgery Physician Assistant

Quick Facts

• Role: Locum Physician Assistant (Surgery)

• Setting: Acute care hospital

• Location: Potsdam, NY

• Start date: 04-19-27

• Duration: 17 weeks

• Coverage: Scheduled + on-call

• Shift: Standard 4, 10-hour shifts (07:00–17:00)

• Pay: $100/hr–$120/hr

Description

Provide comprehensive surgical patient care under the supervision of a licensed physician in an acute care hospital setting. Responsibilities include patient histories and physical exams, ordering and interpreting diagnostics, developing treatment plans, prescribing medications, performing authorized procedures, and documenting care. Work with the healthcare team to ensure coordinated, high-quality patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive medical care under physician supervision

• Take patient histories and perform physical examinations

• Order and interpret diagnostic tests

• Develop and implement treatment plans

• Prescribe medications

• Perform procedures as authorized by state regulations and the supervising physician

• Educate and counsel patients on preventative care and health management

• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals

• Document medical records accurately and thoroughly

• Stay current on advancements in medicine through continuing education

Requirements

• MPAS degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program

• Active, unencumbered PA license in New York

• NCCPA national certification

• At least 1 year of clinical experience in the surgery specialty (preferred)

Benefits

• Highly competitive locum tenens pay

• Travel and lodging coverage

• Malpractice coverage and risk management support

• Dedicated application and assignment support

• In-house credentialing and licensing teams

• Easy timekeeping and streamlined management of documents