Cardiothoracic PA: ICU, 24/7 Surgical Team

Albany Med Health System; Schodack Landing (NY); On-site; USD 139,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Comprehensive health insurance

Generous paid time off

Retirement plan

Annual CME allowance

Malpractice coverage

Wellness programs

Job summary

Albany Medical Center is seeking a skilled Physician Assistant to join our Cardiothoracic Surgery team, with duties across inpatient care and multidisciplinary coordination.

This full-time role offers the chance to work in a high-acuity surgical setting while contributing to broader hospital-based medical care. You will provide ICU support, assist in surgeries, and lead rounds and care coordination with a multidisciplinary team.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited PA program with NCCPA certification.
• Active state PA license and prescriptive authority.
• Minimum of 2 years in surgical or hospital-based acute care; CT Surgery experience preferred.
• Proficient 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.
• Perform bedside procedures: thoracentesis, line placement, chest tube management.
• Manage preoperative, perioperative, and postoperative care including consults and discharge planning.
• Conduct daily rounds, write progress notes, and lead care coordination.
• Collaborate with cardiothoracic surgeons, intensivists, anesthesiologists, and clinical teams to ensure high-quality outcomes.

Skills

NCCPA certification

PA license & prescriptive authority

Surgical/acute care experience

ICU management

Anatomy & pharmacology knowledge

Teamwork & communication

Education

Accredited PA program graduate

Job description

Albany Medical Center is seeking a skilled Physician Assistant to join our Cardiothoracic Surgery team, with duties across inpatient care and multidisciplinary coordination.

This full-time role offers the chance to work in a high-acuity surgical setting while contributing to broader hospital-based medical care. You will provide ICU support, assist in surgeries, and lead rounds and care coordination with a multidisciplinary team.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.