Thoracic Surgery PA: ICU-Critical Care & OR Specialist

Albany Med Health System; Rotterdam Junction (NY); On-site; USD 125,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

CME allowance

Occurrence-based malpractice coverage

Retirement plan + 403(b)

Paid time off

Job summary

Albany Medical Center seeks a skilled Physician Assistant to join our Thoracic Surgery team, with inpatient care and MDT involvement. This full-time role covers ICU and general medicine in a high-acuity surgical setting.

You will assist in thoracic operations (including VATS and thoracotomy), manage ICU patients, perform bedside procedures, and contribute to perioperative planning with a focus on patient safety and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited PA program with NCCPA certification and active licensure.
• Prescriptive authority required as applicable to PA practice.
• 2+ years surgical or acute care experience preferred, CT surgery context advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive care for thoracic patients from assessment through postoperative ICU care.
• Assist in diagnosis and surgical management of thoracic diseases including lung cancer and mediastinal masses.
• Perform or assist in thoracic procedures such as thoracotomy and VATS.
• Manage ICU patients including ventilated and unstable cases.
• Conduct preoperative evaluations and informed consent; participate in MDT planning.
• Lead ICU rounds and coordinate postoperative care; monitor for complications.

Skills

ICU management

Invasive procedures

Teamwork

Communication

Clinical judgment

Education

Accredited PA program

NCCPA certification

State PA license

Prescriptive authority

Job description

Albany Medical Center seeks a skilled Physician Assistant to join our Thoracic Surgery team, with inpatient care and MDT involvement. This full-time role covers ICU and general medicine in a high-acuity surgical setting.

You will assist in thoracic operations (including VATS and thoracotomy), manage ICU patients, perform bedside procedures, and contribute to perioperative planning with a focus on patient safety and outcomes.