Cardiac Surgery PA: ICU, OR & Critical Care

Albany Med; Newtonville (NY); Presencial; USD 139.000 - 162.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive base salary

Comprehensive health insurance

Generous PTO

Retirement plan & 403(b)

CME allowance

Malpractice coverage

Wellness programs

Descripción de la vacante

Albany Medical Center is seeking a skilled Physician Assistant to join our Cardiothoracic Surgery team, with responsibilities across inpatient care and hospital-wide medical coordination.

This full-time position offers exposure to high-acuity surgical cases and leadership in patient rounds, with opportunities for professional growth and collaboration with surgeons, intensivists, and clinicians to ensure excellent patient outcomes.

Formación

• Graduate of an accredited PA program with NCCPA certification.
• Active state PA license with prescriptive authority.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in a surgical or hospital-based acute care setting (CT Surgery 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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 and radial artery harvesting.
• Perform bedside procedures such as thoracentesis, line placements, chest tube insertion/removal, and pacing wire removal.
• Manage preoperative, perioperative, and postoperative care with consults and discharge planning.
• Conduct daily rounds, write progress notes, and lead care coordination.
• Collaborate with surgeons, intensivists, anesthesiologists, and clinical teams to ensure high-quality outcomes.

Conocimientos

ICU management

Invasive bedside procedures

Surgical acute care

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Clinical judgment

Educación

Accredited PA program, NCCPA cert

Descripción del empleo

Albany Medical Center is seeking a skilled Physician Assistant to join our Cardiothoracic Surgery team, with responsibilities across inpatient care and hospital-wide medical coordination.

This full-time position offers exposure to high-acuity surgical cases and leadership in patient rounds, with opportunities for professional growth and collaboration with surgeons, intensivists, and clinicians to ensure excellent patient outcomes.