Physician Assistant

Great Bay Staffing Group•Geneva, NY

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Join a dynamic surgical team in New York's scenic Finger Lakes region as a Physician Assistant Surgical First Assistant. This full-time, direct hire position offers an exceptional opportunity to advance your surgical career while providing comprehensive patient care across the entire surgical continuum. Work alongside the Chief of Surgery and specialized Vascular and Oncology Surgeons in a fast-paced, rewarding environment where your skills will make a direct impact on patient outcomes. Position Overview As a Physician Assistant First Assist, you will serve as an integral member of a high-performing surgical team, providing hands-on support in the operating room while managing pre-operative and post-operative patient care. This role offers the perfect balance between surgical excellence and meaningful patient relationships, allowing you to utilize your full scope of practice in both clinical and surgical settings.

Requirements

Active and unrestricted New York State Physician Assistant license
Current National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) certification
Valid DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration) license
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
Exceptional clinical assessment and diagnostic skills
Strong written and verbal communication abilities
Proven ability to work effectively in both surgical and clinical environments

Nice To Haves

Experience or training as a surgical first assistant preferred

Responsibilities

Perform as Surgical First Assistant in the operating room alongside experienced surgeons
Conduct comprehensive pre-operative patient evaluations and assessments
Provide thorough post-operative follow-up care and monitoring
Manage clinic responsibilities including patient consultations and treatment planning
Participate in inpatient rounding and hospital-based patient management
Facilitate seamless care coordination with referring physicians and primary care providers
Collaborate with multidisciplinary surgical teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes