Surgical Physician AssistantLocation: Potsdam, NYJob Type: Locum Tenens / Full-TimeOverview:A hospital-based opportunity is available for a Physician Assistant to provide surgical first assist and inpatient floor coverage. This role involves working closely with surgeons across multiple specialties in both the operating room and medical-surgical floor settings.$150/hrAssignment Details:Start: July 27, 2026Ongoing coverageFull-time coverage needed beginning SeptemberSchedule:Tuesday Friday, 7:00 AM 5:00 PM (primary schedule)Flexible schedule options available during select datesOptional call:12 weekends per month (Friday 5:00 PM Monday 7:00 AM)Weeknight call: 4 shifts per month (5:00 PM 7:00 AM)Weekend rounding: SaturdaySunday, 8:00 AM 12:00 PMPractice Details:Setting: Hospital-based (OR and medical-surgical floor)EMR: EpicPatient Population: AdultFacility Size: 100+ bedsMultidisciplinary team including surgeons, anesthesia, nursing staff, and APPsResponsibilities:Surgical first assist in the operating roomPerform wound care, suturing, and hemostasisAssist with patient positioning, suction, and intraoperative supportProvide inpatient rounding and progress notesManage orders, discharges, and consultsCase Mix:General SurgeryOB/GYNOrthopedicsRequirements:Active New York License RequiredBLS, ACLS, and ATLS RequiredMinimum 2 years of recent surgical experience RequiredRobotics experience RequiredEpic experience RequiredCredentialing:Must be fully licensed prior to submissionAbout WhiteCoat Locums:- Physician owned and led agency- Highest-Pay rates on the market- $1m/3m malpractice insurance and tail- 100% transparency
