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Surgical PA | First Assist + Sign-On Bonus
CompanyPurple Cow Recruiting
LocationGeneva
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJuly 8, 2026
About The Company
Purple Cow Recruiting is a global talent acquisition firm that connects top-tier professionals with leading organizations across industries, including the United States federal government. We specialize in recruiting for healthcare and technical roles, offering both permanent and temporary staffing solutions, including all back end support. Our approach is tailored to meet the unique needs of each client, ensuring compliance with key industry standards such as Joint Commission, HIPAA, NIST, and FedRAMP, while delivering exceptional candidates.
Technical, Healthcare, and Commercial Expertise :
-Deployment of FTEs: Capability to deploy fully credentialed professionals across technical, healthcare, and commercial roles.
-Telehealth and Remote IT Solutions: Proficient in remote support for both healthcare and technical operations.
-Commercial Expertise: Strong track record in placing candidates in corporate roles, including finance, marketing, and engineering.
Compliance and Quality Assurance:
-Adherence to federal standards (e.g., Joint Commission, HIPAA, NIST, FedRAMP) and industry best practices for commercial sectors.
-Quality Control Plan (QCP) includes regular audits, performance reviews, and compliance checks.
Past Performance:
Successfully delivered staffing solutions for DoD contracts, healthcare institutions, and leading commercial enterprises. Our performance consistently meets or exceeds client expectations in both public and private sectors.
Key Personnel:
-Fiona Rintoul, CEO: Oversees strategic direction and operational alignment.
-Chelsea Drinkard, VP of Recruiting: Manages recruitment across federal, healthcare, technical, and commercial sectors.
Purple Cow Recruiting ensures high-quality staffing solutions, aligning with both public and private sector objectives to support mission-critical operations and commercial growth.
About the Role
Description
Surgical PA | First Assist + Sign-On Bonus
Full Time | Surgery | First Assist Physician Assistant
Elizabeth Banzhaf, LPN
Co-Founder & COO | Heartline Staffing
Call or Text: 272-230-3157
LinkedIn: View Elizabeth's LinkedIn
Prefer a confidential conversation instead of applying? Call or text Elizabeth directly at 272-230-3157.
Heartline Staffing, in partnership with Purple Cow Recruiting, is hiring a Surgical Physician Assistant (First Assist) for an established surgical team in Geneva, New York.
POSITION OVERVIEW
- Serve as First Assist in the operating room alongside the Chief of Surgery, Vascular Surgeons, and Oncology Surgeons.
- Perform comprehensive pre-operative evaluations and post-operative follow-up visits.
- Assist with inpatient rounding as needed.
- Coordinate communication between surgeons, referring providers, and primary care physicians to ensure continuity of care.
- Provide surgical patient education, treatment planning, and ongoing clinical management.
- Maintain accurate documentation while collaborating within a multidisciplinary surgical team.
WHY SURGICAL PAs ARE APPLYING
- First Assist role working directly with experienced surgeons.
- Mix of operating room, clinic, and inpatient responsibilities.
- Sign-on bonus.
- Student loan repayment.
- Relocation assistance available.
- On-site childcare.
- Comprehensive employee benefits.
- Supportive physician-led surgical team.
- Professional growth within an established regional health system.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
- Base Salary: $115,000-$135,000.
- Sign-on bonus.
- Student loan repayment.
- Relocation assistance.
- Comprehensive health benefits.
- On-site childcare.
- Professional development opportunities.
Requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
- Current New York State Physician Assistant License.
- National Certification (NCCPA).
- Current DEA Registration.
- Current BLS and ACLS certification.
- Strong clinical assessment and communication skills.
- First Assist or surgical experience is preferred.
Key Skills
First AssistPre-operative EvaluationPost-operative Follow-upInpatient RoundingClinical ManagementPatient EducationSurgical DocumentationClinical AssessmentCommunication Skills
Categories
Healthcare
Benefits
Sign-on BonusStudent Loan RepaymentRelocation AssistanceOn-site ChildcareComprehensive Health BenefitsProfessional Development Opportunities
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
Serve as a First Assist in the operating room for vascular, oncology, and general surgery. Manage comprehensive patient care including pre-operative evaluations, post-operative follow-ups, and inpatient rounding.
📋Job Type
full time
💰Salary Range
$115,000 - $135,000
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
15
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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