Trauma & Acute Care ED Physician Assistant

Albany Med Health System; West Lebanon (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range $130,145–$151,836

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan + 403(b)

CME allowance

Malpractice coverage

Wellness programs

Job summary

Albany Medical Center (Albany Med Health System) seeks a Physician Assistant to join the Acute Care Surgery & Critical Care (ACS&CC) team in the Emergency Department, providing clinical support during peak hours for trauma and surgical patients. The PA will collaborate with attending surgeons, residents, and ACS&CC staff to deliver high-quality care.

The PA must hold NY licensure and NCCPA certification with BLS/ACLS; ATLS is desired. 1–2 years of surgical/inpatient experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Current NYS licensure and national certification (NCCPA).
• BLS and ACLS certifications required.
• Willing to audit or ATLS certified
• 1-2 years of relevant experience in surgical or inpatient care preferred.
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Represent the ACS&CC team in the Emergency Room as a provider
• Provide back up for inpatient medical-surgical floor ACS APP providers
• Perform ED consultations with comprehensive patient assessments, histories, and physical examinations for the ACS&CC service line
• Perform ED procedures and wound care as required in the ED
• Deliver care to patients of the ACS&CC division that are "boarded" in the ED
• Respond to Level 3 traumas and provide trauma consultations.
• Coordinate patient discharges and ensure follow-up care is arranged
• Respond to Emergency Department ACS&CC consults and provide timely evaluations
• Document all clinical encounters and procedures accurately in the EMR
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and team members
• Effectively partner with other members of the ACS & CC team (surgeons, APP, residents, medical students)
• Weekday or Weekend Shifts
• Conduct one quality improvement project annually
• Support the mission of education, research and quality
• Contribute to care team meetings

Skills

Clinical judgment

Communication

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Physician Assistant studies

NYS licensure & NCCPA certification

Tools

ATLS

BLS

ACLS

Job description

Albany Medical Center (Albany Med Health System) seeks a Physician Assistant to join the Acute Care Surgery & Critical Care (ACS&CC) team in the Emergency Department, providing clinical support during peak hours for trauma and surgical patients. The PA will collaborate with attending surgeons, residents, and ACS&CC staff to deliver high-quality care.

The PA must hold NY licensure and NCCPA certification with BLS/ACLS; ATLS is desired. 1–2 years of surgical/inpatient experience is preferred.