Cardiac Surgery PA: ICU Lead, 24/7 Shifts

Albany Med; Selkirk (NY); On-site; USD 139,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO & holidays

Retirement plan (403(b))

CME allowance

Malpractice coverage

Wellness programs

Job summary

Albany Medical Center is seeking a Physician Assistant to join our Cardiothoracic Surgery team, with responsibilities across inpatient care and multidisciplinary coordination. This full-time position offers a unique opportunity to work in a high-acuity surgical setting while also contributing to broader hospital-based medical care.

Albany Medical Center is a major teaching hospital with comprehensive health services and robust patient care teams.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited PA program with current NCCPA certification.
• Active state PA license and prescriptive authority.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a surgical or hospital-based acute care setting (CT Surgery experience strongly preferred).
• Skilled in ICU management and invasive bedside procedures.
• Strong knowledge of anatomy, pathophysiology, pharmacology, and medical-surgical care.
• Excellent clinical judgment, teamwork, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to critically ill patients in the Cardiothoracic ICU, including those on ECMO, Impella, IABP, and CRRT.
• Serve as first and second assist in cardiothoracic surgical procedures, including endoscopic vein harvesting using Terumo or Hemopro systems and endoscopic radial artery harvesting.
• Perform bedside procedures: thoracentesis, central/arterial line placement, chest tube insertion/removal, temporary pacing wire removal and other advanced interventions.
• Manage preoperative, perioperative, and postoperative care, including consults and discharge planning.
• Conduct daily rounds, write progress notes, and lead care coordination efforts.
• Collaborate with cardiothoracic surgeons, intensivists, anesthesiologists, and clinical teams to ensure high-quality outcomes.

Skills

ICU management

Invasive bedside procedures

Clinical judgment

Teamwork

Communication skills

Anatomy knowledge

Education

Accredited PA program

NCCPA certification

Active PA license

Prescriptive authority

Job description

Albany Medical Center is seeking a Physician Assistant to join our Cardiothoracic Surgery team, with responsibilities across inpatient care and multidisciplinary coordination. This full-time position offers a unique opportunity to work in a high-acuity surgical setting while also contributing to broader hospital-based medical care.

Albany Medical Center is a major teaching hospital with comprehensive health services and robust patient care teams.