Cardiothoracic Surgical PA — ICU & OR Roles

Albany Med Health System; Earlton (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

Albany Med retirement plan (403(b))

Annual CME allowance

Malpractice coverage

Wellness programs

Job summary

Albany Medical Center is seeking a Physician Assistant to join the Cardiothoracic Surgery team, with inpatient care responsibilities across the hospital. This full-time role involves work in a high-acuity surgical setting and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities include ICU management, intraoperative assist, and perioperative care, plus lead coordination and daily rounds to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited PA program with 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 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 and radial artery harvesting.
• Perform bedside procedures: thoracentesis, central/arterial line placement, chest tube insertion/removal, 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 for high-quality outcomes.
• We offer a highly competitive benefits package including base salary, health insurance, PTO, retirement plan, CME allowance, malpractice coverage, and wellness programs.

Skills

ICU management

Bedside procedures

Teamwork

Communication

Anatomy knowledge

Education

Accredited PA program

NCCPA certification

Job description

Albany Medical Center is seeking a Physician Assistant to join the Cardiothoracic Surgery team, with inpatient care responsibilities across the hospital. This full-time role involves work in a high-acuity surgical setting and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities include ICU management, intraoperative assist, and perioperative care, plus lead coordination and daily rounds to ensure optimal patient outcomes.