Thoracic Surgery PA: ICU/OR Expert, 24/7 Coverage

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

CME allowance

Malpractice coverage

Wellness programs

Job summary

Albany Medical Center in New York is seeking a skilled Physician Assistant to join the Thoracic Surgery team with inpatient care responsibilities across the hospital. This full-time role offers exposure to high-acuity surgical care and multidisciplinary collaboration.

The PA will provide comprehensive thoracic and ICU care, assist in diagnosing and managing thoracic diseases, and participate in MDT meetings and postoperative planning to ensure optimized patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited PA program with current NCCPA certification.
• Active state PA license and prescriptive authority.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a surgical or hospital-based acute care setting (CT Surgery experience strongly preferred).
• Skilled in ICU management and invasive bedside procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive thoracic surgery & ICU care from initial assessment to postoperative 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 on ventilators and support lines.
• Coordinate postoperative care, monitor for complications, and educate patients and families about procedures and recovery.

Skills

NCCPA certification

Active PA license

Prescriptive authority

2+ years surgical acute care

ICU management

Anatomy & pharmacology

Teamwork & communication

Education

PA program degree

Job description

Albany Medical Center in New York is seeking a skilled Physician Assistant to join the Thoracic Surgery team with inpatient care responsibilities across the hospital. This full-time role offers exposure to high-acuity surgical care and multidisciplinary collaboration.

The PA will provide comprehensive thoracic and ICU care, assist in diagnosing and managing thoracic diseases, and participate in MDT meetings and postoperative planning to ensure optimized patient outcomes.