Cardiothoracic Surgery PA — ICU & OR Lead (24/7)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

Generous paid time off

Albany Med retirement plan (403(b))

Annual CME allowance and time

Occurrence-based malpractice coverage

Employee wellness programs

Job summary

Albany Medical Center in New York's Capital Region is seeking a Physician Assistant to join the Cardiothoracic Surgery team. This full-time position offers exposure to high-acuity surgical care and inpatient medicine.

You will provide critical care in the CT ICU, assist in surgeries, perform advanced bedside procedures, and coordinate perioperative care with multidisciplinary teams. Strong clinical judgment and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited PA program with NCCPA certification.
• Active state PA license with prescriptive authority.
• Minimum 2 years' surgical or acute care experience, CT surgery preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to critically ill CT ICU patients, including those on ECMO/Impella/IABP/CRRT.
• Assist as first/second assistant in cardiothoracic surgeries; harvest veins/arms as needed.
• Perform bedside procedures: thoracentesis, central/arterial line placement, chest tube insertion/removal.
• Manage pre/intra/postoperative care and discharge planning.
• Lead daily rounds and coordinate care with cardiothoracic surgeons and intensivists.

Skills

ICU management

Invasive bedside procedures

Clinical judgment & teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Accredited PA program with NCCPA

Job description

Albany Medical Center in New York's Capital Region is seeking a Physician Assistant to join the Cardiothoracic Surgery team. This full-time position offers exposure to high-acuity surgical care and inpatient medicine.

You will provide critical care in the CT ICU, assist in surgeries, perform advanced bedside procedures, and coordinate perioperative care with multidisciplinary teams. Strong clinical judgment and teamwork are essential.