Perioperative PA — Robotic Surgery (Flexible Daytime Hours)

Albany Med Health System; East Chatham (NY); On-site; USD 126,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO and holidays

401(k) / Retirement plan

CME allowance

Malpractice coverage

Wellness programs

Job summary

Albany Medical Center is seeking a full-time Physician Assistant to join the busy Perioperative Surgical team and provide comprehensive perioperative care. You will assist surgeons across multiple specialties, including robotic-assisted procedures, and participate in ongoing mentorship and professional development.

The role emphasizes collaboration, patient safety, and maintaining proficiency with evolving surgical techniques in a fast-paced environment at the main campus and occasional South

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant degree program OR Master’s Degree from an accredited NP program with RNFA training.
• Must be licensed and actively registered as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner in New York State.
• Able to quickly master all aspects of a computerized medical recordkeeping and billing system.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written skills.
• ACLS/BLS certification required

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive perioperative care for surgical patients.
• Assist surgeons during a wide range of surgical procedures, including robotic assist in general surgery, urology, gynecology, thoracic & colorectal, and total joints, sports medicine, foot & ankle, upper extremity in Orthopedics.
• Perform first-assist and second-assist duties in the operating room.
• Collaborate with perioperative nursing staff and surgical teams to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care.
• Participate in a collaborative learning environment where experienced surgical teams provide mentorship and training across multiple surgical specialties.
• Maintain proficiency in evolving surgical techniques, technologies, and perioperative best practices through ongoing professional development.
• Document patient encounters, operative notes, and clinical findings accurately and in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, patient safety programs, and evidence-based practice efforts within the surgical department.
• Support a culture of teamwork, continuous learning, and excellence in a fast‑paced surgical environment

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

HIPAA compliance

ACLS/BLS certification

NY license

EMR proficiency

Education

PA degree

NP with RNFA

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Albany Medical Center is seeking a full-time Physician Assistant to join the busy Perioperative Surgical team and provide comprehensive perioperative care. You will assist surgeons across multiple specialties, including robotic-assisted procedures, and participate in ongoing mentorship and professional development.

The role emphasizes collaboration, patient safety, and maintaining proficiency with evolving surgical techniques in a fast-paced environment at the main campus and occasional South