Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - Bariatric Program

Iapasociety; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 125,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Generous PTO

401(k) plan

CME allowance

Malpractice coverage

Wellness programs

Job summary

Albany Medical Center in New York seeks a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide high-quality surgical care within the Department of Surgery. The APP works in inpatient, outpatient, and perioperative settings as part of a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires NYS PA/NP license, national certification, BLS, and strong clinical judgment. ACLS, DEA registration, and prescriptive authority are preferred, with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program.
• Current New York State PA or NP license.
• Current national certification as a PA or NP.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Proficiency with electronic health records (EHR) and clinical information systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient evaluations and develop treatment plans for surgical patients across pre-, peri-, and post-operative settings.
• Order and interpret diagnostic, laboratory, and imaging studies.
• Prescribe medications and treatments within scope of practice and policy.
• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, procedures, and follow-up care.
• Collaborate with surgeons, APPs, nursing staff, and ancillary teams to coordinate care.
• Document patient care accurately in the electronic medical record and ensure compliance.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Communication

Organizational skills

EHR proficiency

Education

PA or NP degree

NYS license

National certification

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Job description

Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant – Bariatric Program

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP), Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP), provides high-quality surgical care within the Department of Surgery in accordance with New York State regulations, Albany Medical Center policies, and departmental standards. The APP works as part of a multidisciplinary team to assess, treat, and manage surgical patients across inpatient, outpatient, and perioperative settings.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

• Perform patient evaluations, develop treatment plans, and manage surgical patients across pre-operative, perioperative, and post-operative settings.
• Order and interpret diagnostic, laboratory, and imaging studies to support patient care.
• Perform procedures, prescribe treatments, and monitor patient progress within the APP’s scope of practice, licensure, and delegated or collaborative authority.
• Prescribe medications and treatments in compliance with applicable regulations and institutional policies.
• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, procedures, medications, recovery expectations, and follow-up care.

Care Coordination and Collaboration

• Collaborate with surgeons, APPs, nursing staff, and ancillary teams to coordinate patient-centered care.
• Participate in rounds, case reviews, and care planning discussions.

Documentation and Compliance

• Document patient care accurately and timely in the electronic medical record.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory, accreditation, patient safety, confidentiality, and professional practice standards.

Quality and Professional Responsibilities

• Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and departmental performance initiatives.
• Support goals related to access, efficiency, outcomes, patient experience, and clinical excellence.
• Maintain required licensure, certifications, competencies, and continuing education.

Division of Metabolic and Perioperative Support Services

The APP will also support the Division of Metabolic and Perioperative Support Services by assisting with surgical readiness, care coordination, patient education, and clinical follow-up.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program.
• Current New York State PA or NP license.
• Current national certification as a PA or NP, as applicable.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, organizational, and EHR skills.
• Proficiency with electronic health records and clinical information systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• DEA registration and New York State prescriptive authority, or eligibility to obtain, as applicable.
• Knowledge of surgical patient management and perioperative care.
• Experience in an academic medical center or tertiary care environment.

Required Experience

• One (1) year of clinical APP experience preferred.
• Surgical, perioperative, hospital-based, or ambulatory surgery experience strongly preferred.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in metabolic health, obesity medicine, perioperative optimization, or complex surgical support services.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong clinical assessment and patient management skills.

We offer a highly competitive benefits package, including:

• Competitive base salary range $124,693-$145,475 depending on years of licensure
• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• Generous paid time off and holiday schedule
• Albany Med retirement plan plus a 403(b)
• Annual CME allowance and dedicated CME time
• Occurrence-based malpractice coverage
• Employee wellness programs and mental health support

Albany Medical Center is the centerpiece of medicine, research, and medical education in New York’s Capital Region and is the area's largest private employer with more than 10,000 employees.

Albany Medical Center offers excellent career opportunities in a wide range of roles in both patient care and administration. We value all our staff members and offer outstanding employee benefits including:

• Excellent health care coveragewith no copay at Albany Medical Center providers
• A wide array of services and programs to support emotional, physical, and mental wellbeing

Anchored in the state’s historic capital city, Albany Medical Center offers a full range of inpatient and outpatient care and is home to the region’s largest hospital, only Level 1 adult and pediatric trauma centers, and only children’s hospital. The downtown campus also offers opportunities at Albany Medical College.

Albany Medical Center, along with Columbia Memorial Health, Glens Falls Hospital, Saratoga Hospital, and the Visiting Nurses, form the Albany Med Health System, serving more than three million people over 25 counties.

Albany Medical College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds and experiences, including women, persons with disabilities, protected veterans, and underrepresented minorities.