Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner – EmUrgentCare Coxsackie

Albany Medical Center; West Coxsackie (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical institution in West Coxsackie is seeking physician assistants or nurse practitioners for a full-time role. You will conduct patient assessments, maintain accurate medical reports, and mentor clinical staff. Ideal candidates should hold a valid NY license and have strong interpersonal skills. Competitive benefits include medical coverage and paid time off. Join our dedicated team in providing excellent patient care.

Benefits

Paid hands-on training

Opportunities for growth

Medical Coverage

Paid Time Off

Pension Plan

Occurrence Based Malpractice Insurance

Qualifications

• Registered as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner in New York.
• Current DEA certification required.
• 2 years of experience in Emergency Department or Urgent Care is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient assessments and physical examinations.
• Collect clinical data including vitals and specimens.
• Mentor students and new staff.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Critical judgment

Communication skills

Professional image projection

HIPAA compliance

Education

Approved Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Program

NCCPA Registration

New York State Physician Assistant Nurse Practitioner License

Job description

Overview

Welcome to Albany Medical Center, providing excellent care to our community each day. We have an exciting opportunity for physician assistants and/or nurse practitioners to join our team. An ideal candidate must be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment, both independently and on a team. This is a full-time, salaried position structured as three, convenient, 12-hour shifts. Every other weekend off is a 4-day weekend. This is an onsite position at one of our Capital Region sites, with some reimbursable travel between locations required.

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Conduct patient assessments and complete physical examinations
• Collect clinical data such as vitals, specimens, point of care testing
• Conduct occupational medicine assessments
• Complete accurate patient coding
• Maintain accurate and detailed patient medical reports
• Serve as the on-site leader for clinical staff
• Mentor students and newer clinical staff

Requirements

• Registered Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner with valid New York license and registration
• Valid and current DEA certification

Education Requirements

• Graduate of an approved Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Program
• NCCPA Registration
• Applicable state licensure as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner

Experience

• Preferred 2 years’ experience in an Emergency Department or Urgent Care setting; New grads are welcome to apply
• Well-developed interpersonal skills and critical judgment
• Able to respond to emergencies in a calm, reasoned manner
• Use of the scientific process and national standards of care as a framework for managing patient care
• Able to quickly master all aspects of a computerized medical recordkeeping and billing system
• Must project a professional image and earn the confidence of others. Must have excellent verbal and written skills and have experience in and a desire to deal professionally with the public. Good interpersonal and relationship-building skills are required
• Must be HIPAA compliant at all times

Competitive Benefits and Perks

• Paid hands-on training
• Opportunities for growth within the Albany Medical Center family
• Medical Coverage (CDPHP), Dental and Vision plans available
• Located on main public transportation lines
• Paid Time Off
• AMC Pension Plan and 403B Retirement
• Occurrence Based Malpractice Insurance

About Albany Med

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Albany Medical is an equal opportunity employer.

This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that access to information is based on a “need to know” basis and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Reasonable efforts shall be made to ensure information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.