Thoracic Surgical Physician Assistant

Northwell; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health's Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie, NY seeks a board-certified per diem Thoracic Physician Assistant to join the Surgical PA Service. The role is hospital-focused with limited office exposure and requires strong surgical and patient management skills.

Responsibilities include surgical first assisting, daily rounds, consultations, admissions and discharges, with collaboration with vascular surgery as needed.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program; NCCPA certified.
• Strong surgical and patient management experience.
• At least one year of surgical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Surgical first assisting, daily rounds, consults, admissions and discharges.
• Work with vascular surgery as needed.

Skills

Board-certified PA

NCCPA certified

Surgical experience

Education

Physician Assistant degree

Job description

Description

Per Diem Surgical Thoracic Physician Assistant - Vassar Brothers Medical Center (75 minutes north of New York City)

The Surgical PA Service at Vassar Brothers Medical Center is seeking to add a board-certified per diem Thoracic Physician Assistant to join its team.

This position is hospital focused with limited office exposure.

Job Requirements

• The qualified candidate will be a graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program and be NCCPA certified as well as possess strong surgical and patient management experience.
• Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, surgical first assisting, daily rounds, consults, admissions and discharges. Will work with vascular surgery as needed.
• Candidates with at least one year of surgical experience preferred.

Vassar BrothersMedical Centeris a 365-bed facility that has served New York’s Mid-Hudson Valley since 1887. Overlooking the beautiful Hudson River in the city of Poughkeepsie, NY, Vassar has established centers of excellence in cardiac services, cancer care and women and children’s health services. This is an extraordinary time forthe hospitalwith new ACGME-accredited residency programs. Additionally, a new state-of-the-art patient pavilion which features all private rooms.

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.

About Northwell Health

• 28 hospitals and 18,600+ aligned physicians
• Over 104,000 employees
• Robust research, academic, and clinical programs
• A culture that values collaboration, innovation, and physician leadership

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.