Trauma ED PA — Acute Care Surgery

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

Generous paid time off

Retirement plan + 403(b)

Annual CME allowance

Occurrence-based malpractice coverage

Wellness programs and mental health

Job summary

Albany Med Health System is seeking a Physician Assistant to join the Acute Care Surgery & Critical Care (ACS&CC) team in the Emergency Department. This full-time role supports trauma and surgical patients, coordinating care with surgeons, residents, and the ACS&CC team.

The position emphasizes ED consultations, inpatient back-up, and procedures, with weekday or weekend shifts and a commitment to education, research, and quality improvement.

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.

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 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

Education

Master's degree in Physician Assistant studies

Job description

Albany Med Health System is seeking a Physician Assistant to join the Acute Care Surgery & Critical Care (ACS&CC) team in the Emergency Department. This full-time role supports trauma and surgical patients, coordinating care with surgeons, residents, and the ACS&CC team.

The position emphasizes ED consultations, inpatient back-up, and procedures, with weekday or weekend shifts and a commitment to education, research, and quality improvement.