Physician Assistant | Surgery - General/Other
Location: Potsdam, NY
Employer: Adelphi Locums
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Shift Information: 4 days x 10 hours
Start Date: ASAPAbout the Position
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JOB OVERVIEW
Job Id: Y-PA-3557901 Profession: Physician Assistant
Specialty: Surgery
Job Type: Locum Tenens
Location: Potsdam, NYService Setting: Outpatient
Coverage Type: Clinical + Call Coverage Period: Apr 19, 2027 – Aug 16, 2027 Clinical Shift Schedule: Monday – Thursday, 10-hour shifts; Monday in OR, Tuesday-Thursday in clinic; Thursday night call included. On-Call Shift Schedule: Thursday night, 5:00 PM – 7:00 AM (overnight call from hotel) Call Type: Beeper (from hotel) Callback Rate: Up to 50%PATIENT INFORMATIONPatient Volume/Census: 15–17 clinic patients per day; OR volume variable Case Mix: General surgery, orthopedics, OB/GYN, robotic proceduresFACILITY INFORMATIONEMR System: EpicOffice Equipment Available: da Vinci Xi robotic system, Pixys medication dispensing Specialty Backup Available: General Surgery, Orthopedics, OB/GYNReason for Coverage: Maternity leave coverageREQUIRED PROCEDURESRobotic cholecystectomies Robotic hernia repairs (inguinal, ventral, umbilical) Robotic sigmoidectomies and colon resections Breast surgeries (lumpectomies, mastectomies) General surgery procedures Orthopedic proceduresOB/GYN procedures (including c-sections after training)JOB REQUIREMENTSLicenses: Active NY State License Board: Board Certified
Certifications: BLS, ACLS, ATLS
Experience: Minimum 2 years of recent experience as PA in surgery
Other Qualifications:
Robotics experience required; Epic EMR proficiency requiredDUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESProvide surgical first assist in the OR for robotic and non-robotic cases, including cholecystectomies, hernia repairs, colon resections, and breast surgeries.
Manage outpatient clinic, evaluating and treating approximately 15–17 patients per day.
Perform robotic-assisted surgeries using da Vinci Xi system.
Take Thursday night call (5p–7a) for emergency surgical cases, including general, orthopedics, and OB/GYN.Collaborate with attending surgeons and medical staff to ensure continuity of care; no floor/inpatient duties.
About Adelphi Locums:
Adelphi Locums, a brand of Adelphi Staffing, provides locum tenens staffing solutions for healthcare facilities across the U.S., connecting them with qualified physicians, advanced practitioners, and other medical professionals for temporary coverage needs.1791395EXPPLAT
