Cardiothoracic Surgery PA – ICU & OR Specialist

Albany Med Health System; Quaker Street (NY); Sur place; USD 139 000 - 162 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive base salary

Health insurance

Generous PTO

Retirement plan (403(b))

CME allowance & time

Malpractice coverage

Wellness programs

Résumé du poste

Albany Medical Center is seeking a Physician Assistant to join the Cardiothoracic Surgery team, with responsibilities across inpatient care and multidisciplinary coordination. This full-time role offers exposure to a high-acuity surgical setting and broader hospital-based medical care.

Required: accredited PA program graduate with NCCPA, active PA license and prescriptive authority, 2+ years in surgical/acute care, ICU management skills, and strong teamwork.

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.

Responsabilités

• 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 and endoscopic radial artery harvesting.
• Perform bedside procedures such as thoracentesis, central/arterial line placement, chest tube insertion/removal, and temporary pacing wire removal.
• 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.

Connaissances

NCCPA certification

PA license

Prescriptive authority

ICU management

Anatomy knowledge

Teamwork & communication

Formation

Accredited PA program

Description du poste

Albany Medical Center is seeking a Physician Assistant to join the Cardiothoracic Surgery team, with responsibilities across inpatient care and multidisciplinary coordination. This full-time role offers exposure to a high-acuity surgical setting and broader hospital-based medical care.

Required: accredited PA program graduate with NCCPA, active PA license and prescriptive authority, 2+ years in surgical/acute care, ICU management skills, and strong teamwork.