Per Diem Surgical Physician Assistant

Nuvance Health Med Practice PC; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 1,137,000 - 1,619,000; Part time

Job summary

Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie, NY is seeking a board-certified per diem Surgical Physician Assistant to join its hospital-based team. Responsibilities include OR coverage, admissions, consults, floor rounds and post-operative management.

This position offers exposure to multiple surgical subspecialties and high-acuity cases, including DaVinci robotic surgery, with opportunities for growth in a collaborative, patient-centered environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program and NCCPA certified.
• Surgical experience preferred; new graduates considered.
• Board-certified Physician Assistant with strong patient management skills.

Responsibilities

• OR first assisting and case coverage across multiple specialties.
• Admissions and consults from ED and inpatient floors.
• Floor rounds and post-op management including discharges.
• Assist with procedures such as NG tubes and wound care.

Skills

Surgical experience

NCCPA certified

Board-certified PA

Education

Accredited PA program

NCCPA certification

Tools

DaVinci Robotic Surgery

Job description

Per Diem Surgical Physician Assistant - Vassar Brothers Medical Center (75 minutes north of New York City)

The Surgical PA Service at Vassar Brothers Medical Center is seeking to add a board-certified per diem-time Physician Assistant to join its team. We are a hospital-based group that offers a supportive and team-based environment with exposure to multiple surgical subspecialties. Responsibilities include OR coverage as well as management of admissions, consults, floor rounds, post-op management and discharge of patients. This position is a great opportunity for growth and exposure to high acuity patients, complex procedures and a high volume of DaVinci Robotic Surgery cases.

Vassar Brothers Medical Center Service Responsibilities:

• OR First Assisting- case coverage includes but is not limited to the specialties of General Surgery, Colorectal, Hepatobiliary, GYN/GynOnc, Labor and Delivery, Plastic Surgery, Urology, Head and Neck, Bariatric Surgery, Endocrine Surgery, DaVinci Robotic Surgery
• Rounding- Surgical PA’s round on general surgery and surgical oncology patients daily. This is done as a team-based approach with attendings, surgical residents, medical students and PA students
• Admissions/ Consults- Surgical PA Services are responsible for admissions and consults for patients in the emergency department and inpatient floors
• Floor Procedures- Surgical PA’s are responsible for floor procedures including NG tube and difficult foley insertion, wound vac changes, bedside I&D

Qualifications

• The qualified candidate will be a graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program and be NCCPA certified as well as possess strong surgical and patient management experience.
• Candidates with at least one to three years of surgical experience and/or surgical residency trained candidates preferred, but new graduates will be considered as will new nurse practitioners with RNF certification and surgical experience.

Vassar Brothers Medical Centeris a 365-bed facility that has served New York’s Mid-Hudson Valley since 1887. Overlooking the beautiful Hudson River in the city of Poughkeepsie, NY, Vassar has established centers of excellence in cardiac services, cancer care and women and children’s health services. This is an extraordinary time forthe hospitalwith new ACGME-accredited residency programs. Additionally, a new state-of-the-art patient pavilion which features all private rooms.

The Hudson Valley boasts a terrific quality of life. From hiking, biking, and boating, to cafes, art galleries, and local farmers markets, this beautiful suburban location offers endless ways to spend your leisure time. Excellent housing and outstanding schools can be found throughout the region. The Mid-Hudson Valley is also home to many fine colleges and universities, including Vassar College, Bard College, Marist College, SUNY New Paltz, and the Culinary Institute of America. Only 75 minutes north of New York City, the area offers easy commuter access to the city via Metro North Rail Road and Amtrak rail lines. Our vibrant cities and picturesque villages interweave culture, history and recreation in one of the country’s most livable locations.

We are a Section 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization and therefore eligible employees may qualify for forgiveness of certain federal student loans under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Working Conditions:

Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity

Occupational: Some occupational risk

Physical Effort: Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. force

Physical Environment: Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.

Company: Nuvance Health Med Practice PC

Org Unit: 1405

Department: Surgical PA VBMC

Exempt: Yes

Salary Range: $0.00 - $1000.00 Hourly