Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner - Trauma

Northwell Health; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 92,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Nuvance Health Med Practice PC in Poughkeepsie, NY, seeks a Per Diem Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join the trauma surgery team. Ideal candidates are board certified with experience in trauma or critical care and are comfortable working per diem shifts at Vassar Brothers Medical Center.

The role offers exposure to Level II Trauma Services, a collaborative team environment, and the chance to contribute to acute and critical care patient management in a tertiary care setting.

Qualifications

• Board-certified physician assistant or nurse practitioner with trauma/critical care experience.

Skills

Board certification

Trauma experience

Job description

Description

Per Diem Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Opening in Trauma Surgery

Vassar Brothers Medical Center, located in Poughkeepsie, NY, just 75 minutes north of New York City, is seeking a Per Diem Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join our trauma team. Ideal candidate will be board certified and have experience in Trauma or Critical Care.

Job Highlights

• Strategic location with easy access to New York City
• Collegial environment with excellent work life balance

Located on the banks of the scenic Hudson River, Vassar Brothers Medical Center is a 350-bed tertiary care hospital that provides the leading acute and critical emergency care in the region, recently adding Level II Trauma Service and Interventional Neuroradiology. Vassar focuses on providing the highest quality care and meeting the needs of the community of by consistently adding new services and state-of-the-art treatments with established centers of excellence in cardiac services, cancer care and women and childrens health services. Vassar is consistently ranked as one of the strongest cardiac programs in the United States and one of the Top 100 Heart Hospitals by Modern HealthCare Magazine.

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: 1416
• Department: Trauma
• Exempt: Yes