Locum Tenens General Surgery Physician Assistant – Bel Air , Maryland
Glencoe, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician Assistant
Specialty
Surgery-General
Degree Required
MPAS/MHS/MMSc/MPH
DHS/DHSc
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Work Environment
Hospital
Inpatient
Location
Maryland, Maryland, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Experience Level
1 year
Job Description
Last Update:
2/12/25
We are seeking a Physician Assistant (PA) to join its General Surgery team in Bel Air, Maryland. This role offers a dynamic surgical experience with no clinic responsibilities and a focus on intraoperative support. The ideal candidate will assist in a variety of surgical procedures and work independently in a high-volume, team-oriented environment.
- Assist in general surgery procedures in the operating room.
- Provide preoperative and intraoperative surgical support.
- Manage post-surgical patient care without pre- or post-operative orders or consults.
- Participate in a rotating call schedule (six call shifts per month: four weekday nights and two 24-hour weekend shifts).
- Utilize EPIC EMR for documentation and charting.
- Respond to surgical calls within 30 minutes when on call.
Job Responsibilities
Provide preoperative and intraoperative surgical support.
Manage post-surgical patient care without pre- or post-operative orders or consults.
Participate in a rotating call schedule (six call shifts per month: four weekday nights and two 24-hour weekend shifts).
Utilize EPIC EMR for documentation and charting.
Respond to surgical calls within 30 minutes when on call.
Qualifications
Minimum Experience: 1 year of surgical experience required.
Certifications: BLS required (DEA & CSR not required).
Da Vinci Robot Experience: Preferred, but not required.
Working Hours
On-call requirement: Six shifts per month (four weekday nights and two 24-hour weekend shifts).
Estimated shifts per month: 20.
Skills
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Effective communication within a multidisciplinary surgical team.
Experience with EPIC EMR preferred.