Entry Level General Surgery Physician Assistant Jobs
New grad general surgery physician assistant jobs are open to recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong clinical rotations or internship work can carry more weight than a lengthy resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Healthcare & Medical Services and Insurance, with employers like Ascension, CentraCare, and WVU Medicine hiring at this level now.
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Established practice with 15 surgeons and 12 advanced practice providers. Extensive mentoring program.
Summary
As an Advanced Practice Provider with the General Surgery team, you will provide comprehensive patient assessments, diagnose conditions, initiate appropriate care and treatment, and monitor patient outcomes throughout the continuum of care. You will follow established protocols, collaborate with physicians, and exercise independent clinical judgment in healthcare decision-making while promoting patient- and family-centered care. This role primarily focuses on inpatient general surgery care, with limited operating room responsibilities.
Schedule
10-hour shifts (4 per week)
Every 3rd weekend will be built into the schedule
Pay and Benefits
Salary range: $ 122,481.01-$158,409.06 per year
- Pay may be determined by factors such as education, experience, skills, knowledge, location, and internal equity
- Salary and salary range are based on a 1.0 FTE, reduced FTE will result in a prorated offer rate
- May be eligible for additional pay through bonuses, quality incentives, or production-based compensation.
Benefits: Medical, dental, time off, retirement, employee discounts and more!
Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
Eligibility for Minnesota licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
- CPR certification is required
- Must be able to treat all ages
Preferred:
Surgical experience preferred
Previous experience as an Advanced Practice Provider is preferred but not required
Department Information
Some of the services provided and conditions treated include the following:
- Colon and rectal cancer
- Laparoscopic removal of the gallbladder
- Thyroid and parathyroid disease
- Breast diseases
- Biopsy of breast lesions
- Sentinel node excision
- Lumpectomy/Mastectomy
- All types of hernias
- Manage trauma patients
- Stomach and small bowel surgery
- Cancer of the pancreas
- Thoracic surgery
- Pediatric hernias
- Endoscopy, sigmoidoscopy, colonoscopy
- Hemorrhoid, anal fistula, anal fissure surgery
- Melanoma surgery
- Excision of skin cancers, moles, cysts, fatty tumors, skin tags Removal of foreign bodies (example: splinters)
Our Location
CentraCare, a leading not-for-profit health system and one of the largest providers of rural care, serves patients across Central, West Central, and Southwestern Minnesota. It delivers nationally recognized care through 40+ medical and surgical specialties, innovative population health programs, and a collaborative physician–administration leadership model. St. Cloud Hospital, a 489-bed regional referral center and Level II trauma center, delivers comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services with Magnet-designated nursing and expert support staff. Just 60 minutes from Minneapolis-St. Paul, the St. Cloud region is a family-friendly mini-metro featuring excellent schools and four colleges, vibrant arts and theatre, abundant lakes and outdoor recreation, and year-round activities for all seasons.
About CentraCare https://www.centracare.com/about-us/
St. Cloud, Minnesota https://jobs.centracare.com/us/en/st.-cloud
CentraCare has made a commitment to diversity in its workforce. All individuals including, but not limited to, individuals with disabilities, are encouraged to apply. CentraCare is an EEO/AA employer.
Established practice with 15 surgeons and 12 advanced practice providers. Extensive mentoring program.
Summary
As an Advanced Practice Provider with the General Surgery team, you will provide comprehensive patient assessments, diagnose conditions, initiate appropriate care and treatment, and monitor patient outcomes throughout the continuum of care. You will follow established protocols, collaborate with physicians, and exercise independent clinical judgment in healthcare decision-making while promoting patient- and family-centered care. This role primarily focuses on inpatient general surgery care, with limited operating room responsibilities.
Schedule
10-hour shifts (4 per week)
Every 3rd weekend will be built into the schedule
Pay and Benefits
Salary range: $ 122,481.01-$158,409.06 per year
- Pay may be determined by factors such as education, experience, skills, knowledge, location, and internal equity
- Salary and salary range are based on a 1.0 FTE, reduced FTE will result in a prorated offer rate
- May be eligible for additional pay through bonuses, quality incentives, or production-based compensation.
Benefits: Medical, dental, time off, retirement, employee discounts and more!
Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
Eligibility for Minnesota licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
- CPR certification is required
- Must be able to treat all ages
Preferred:
Surgical experience preferred
Previous experience as an Advanced Practice Provider is preferred but not required
Department Information
Some of the services provided and conditions treated include the following:
- Colon and rectal cancer
- Laparoscopic removal of the gallbladder
- Thyroid and parathyroid disease
- Breast diseases
- Biopsy of breast lesions
- Sentinel node excision
- Lumpectomy/Mastectomy
- All types of hernias
- Manage trauma patients
- Stomach and small bowel surgery
- Cancer of the pancreas
- Thoracic surgery
- Pediatric hernias
- Endoscopy, sigmoidoscopy, colonoscopy
- Hemorrhoid, anal fistula, anal fissure surgery
- Melanoma surgery
- Excision of skin cancers, moles, cysts, fatty tumors, skin tags Removal of foreign bodies (example: splinters)
Our Location
CentraCare, a leading not-for-profit health system and one of the largest providers of rural care, serves patients across Central, West Central, and Southwestern Minnesota. It delivers nationally recognized care through 40+ medical and surgical specialties, innovative population health programs, and a collaborative physician–administration leadership model. St. Cloud Hospital, a 489-bed regional referral center and Level II trauma center, delivers comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services with Magnet-designated nursing and expert support staff. Just 60 minutes from Minneapolis-St. Paul, the St. Cloud region is a family-friendly mini-metro featuring excellent schools and four colleges, vibrant arts and theatre, abundant lakes and outdoor recreation, and year-round activities for all seasons.
About CentraCare https://www.centracare.com/about-us/
St. Cloud, Minnesota https://jobs.centracare.com/us/en/st.-cloud
CentraCare has made a commitment to diversity in its workforce. All individuals including, but not limited to, individuals with disabilities, are encouraged to apply. CentraCare is an EEO/AA employer.
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Entry Level General Surgery Physician Assistant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level general surgery physician assistant job?
Start by highlighting your surgical rotations, cadaver lab experience, and any first-assist opportunities from your PA program, since hands-on exposure matters most to hiring surgeons at this level. Tailor your CV to each posting by mirroring its procedural terminology, obtain your NCCPA certification and state licensure before applying, and consider reaching out to residency or fellowship programs designed specifically for new general surgery PAs.
Which companies hire entry level general surgery physician assistants?
Companies hiring entry level general surgery physician assistants right now include Ascension, CentraCare, and WVU Medicine, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from academic medical centers, regional hospital systems, and large multispecialty surgical groups that have the supervision infrastructure to support new grads.
Are there remote entry level general surgery physician assistant jobs?
Yes, though the vast majority of general surgery PA roles require on-site presence for clinical work. About 0% of entry level general surgery physician assistant openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions typically involve post-operative telehealth follow-up, wound care consultations, or administrative surgical coordination rather than direct operative work.
Are these new grad general surgery physician assistant jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior general surgery physician assistant roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts clinical rotations or internship hours in lieu of full-time work history, or explicitly invites candidates from PA surgical residency programs to apply alongside candidates with limited post-graduation experience.
Which industries hire the most entry level general surgery physician assistants?
Entry Level general surgery physician assistant roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services and Insurance, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive entry level hiring because they operate high-volume surgical programs where new graduates can be onboarded with attending supervision and structured mentorship built into the department workflow.