Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Perioperative Surgical

Albany Medical Center; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 126,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan with 403(b)

Annual CME allowance

Malpractice coverage

Wellness programs

Job summary

Albany Medical Center's Orthopedic and Robotic Surgical Services seeks a full-time Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join the busy Perioperative Surgical team at our Albany campus with some coverage at the South Campus. You will work with surgeons using cutting-edge robotics and support a wide range of procedures in a collaborative learning environment.

Ideal candidates hold NY PA or NP licensure (RNFA training for NP), ACLS/BLS, and demonstrate strong interpersonal and documentation

Qualifications

• Completion of appropriate education as follows: PA degree or NP with RNFA training.
• Must be licensed and actively registered as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner in New York State.
• ACLS/BLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive perioperative care for surgical patients.
• Assist surgeons during a wide range of surgical procedures including robotic-assisted cases.
• Perform first- and second-assist duties in the operating room.
• Collaborate with perioperative nursing staff and surgical teams to ensure safe, efficient care.
• Participate in a collaborative learning environment with mentorship across specialties.
• Maintain proficiency in evolving surgical techniques and perioperative best practices.
• Document encounters, operative notes, and findings per standards.
• Engage in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives within the surgical department.
• Support teamwork and continuous learning in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

ACLS/BLS certification

Excellent interpersonal skills

HIPAA compliant

Licensed in NY as PA/NP

Education

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant degree program

Master's Degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program and RNFA training

Job description

Orthopedic and Robotic Surgical Services at Albany Medical Center is seeking a full-time Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join our busy and collaborative Perioperative Surgical team. This position offers an exceptional opportunity to be part of a progressive surgical team at the forefront of patient care. The candidate will work alongside accomplished surgeons and staff while gaining hands-on exposure to advanced robotic technology, such as the Davinchi Xi, dv5, and the Mako in Orthopedics robotics. The candidate will also assist a wide variety of surgical specialties in a supportive learning environment. Our experienced surgical team is committed to mentoring and training staff across a broad range of procedures, helping you build valuable skills and confidence.

Position Highlights:

• Some schedule flexibility, as arranged with supervision
• Monday-Friday, daytime hours
• Preference for four 10-hour shifts with a dedicated day off
• Option for five 8-hour shifts
• Opportunity for candidates to supplement income by working additional shifts on weekends or regularly scheduled days off
• Position located at AMC’s main campus (43 New Scotland Ave Albany NY 12208) with occasional work at the South Clinical Campus in Albany

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include:

• 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 the Orthopedic department.
• 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

Qualifications:

• Completion of appropriate education as follows:
• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant degree program OR
• Master's Degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program and completion of 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.
• Must be HIPAA compliant at all times.
• ACLS/BLS certification required

We offer a highly competitive benefits package, including:

• Competitive base salary range $126,200-$165,000 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 coverage with 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 College Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds and experiences, including women, persons with disabilities, protected veterans, and underrepresented minorities.