Physician Assistant - Urology

Albany Med Health System; Ballston Lake (NY); On-site; USD 118,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Generous paid time off

Retirement plan (403(b))

Annual CME allowance

Malpractice coverage

Wellness programs

Job summary

Albany Med Health System's Department of Urology seeks a full-time Physician Assistant to join a busy general urology practice. This role provides comprehensive outpatient urologic care in a supportive, team-oriented academic health system.

The position is Monday–Friday with clinic hours from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and onboarding may lead to four 10-hour days. Primary sites include South Clinical Campus (Albany) and Niskayuna, with ~18–20 patients daily.

Qualifications

• Active New York State PA license and registration.
• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Experience with electronic medical records; Epic experience preferred.
• Ability to collaborate across departments to deliver patient-centered care.
• Commitment to HIPAA and patient confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage a broad range of general urologic conditions.
• See scheduled and same-day urgent add-ons (hematuria, UTIs, elevated PSA, stones).
• Perform in-office procedures, including injections.
• Provide patient education, follow-ups, and medication management.
• Order/interpreting diagnostic tests and document encounters in the EHR.
• Collaborate with attending physicians, nursing staff, and support staff to ensure high-quality care.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Team collaboration

HIPAA compliance

Patient education

Education

New York State PA license

PA program completion

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

The Department of Urology at Albany Medical College is seeking a full-time Physician Assistant to join our busy and collaborative general urology practice. This position offers the opportunity to provide comprehensive outpatient urologic care in a supportive, team-oriented environment.

Position Highlights:

• Full-time Monday-Friday schedule

• Clinic hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

  • Upon completion of onboarding and training, four 10-hour days may be available.

• Primary sites: South Clinical Campus (Albany) and Niskayuna

• Average 18-20 patients per day once fully trained

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients with a wide range of general urologic conditions

• See both scheduled patients and same-day urgent add-ons for concerns such as hematuria, urinary tract infections, elevated PSA, and kidney stones

• Perform in-office procedures, including testosterone and Eligard injections

• Conduct patient education, follow-up visits, and medication management

• Collaborate closely with attending urologists, nursing staff, and administrative support staff to ensure high-quality patient care

• Order and interpret diagnostic tests, including imaging and laboratory studies

• Document patient encounters and treatment plans accurately in the electronic health record

• Participate in quality improvement and practice efficiency initiatives

Qualifications:

• License and active registration as a physician assistant in New York State

• Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program

• Familiarity working in electronic medical records. Epic experience a plus.

• Collaborate effectively across various departments to ensure cohesive, patient-centered care and a positive work environment.

• Maintain HIPAA and patient confidentiality.

This position offers the chance to build clinical expertise across the full spectrum of general urology while working within one of the region's leading academic health systems.

We offer a highly competitive benefits package, including:

• Competitive base salary range $117,766-$138,548 with additional incentive bonus opportunity

• 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 Center , along with Columbia Memorial Health , Glens Falls Hospital , Saratoga Hospital , and the Visiting Nurses , form the Albany Med Health System, serving more than three million people over 25 counties.

Albany Medical College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds and experiences, including women, persons with disabilities, protected veterans, and underrepresented minorities.