Trauma ED Physician Assistant – Acute & Critical Care

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

PTO & holidays

Retirement plan 403(b)

CME allowance

Malpractice coverage

Wellness programs

Job summary

Albany Med Health System seeks a Physician Assistant to join the Acute Care Surgery & Critical Care (ACS&CC) team in the ED, providing trauma and surgical patient support during peak hours. The PA collaborates with attending surgeons, residents, and ACS&CC staff to deliver high-quality care.

The role requires NYS licensure, NCCPA certification, BLS/ACLS, and 1–2 years of surgical or inpatient experience. The position offers mid-shift negotiability and full-time hours within a dedicated ACS&CC

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 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.
• Conduct one quality improvement project annually
• Support the mission of education, research and quality
• Contribute to care team meetings

Skills

Strong clinical judgment

Communication

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree (PA)

NYS licensure

NCCPA certification

ATLS certification

Job description

Albany Med Health System seeks a Physician Assistant to join the Acute Care Surgery & Critical Care (ACS&CC) team in the ED, providing trauma and surgical patient support during peak hours. The PA collaborates with attending surgeons, residents, and ACS&CC staff to deliver high-quality care.

The role requires NYS licensure, NCCPA certification, BLS/ACLS, and 1–2 years of surgical or inpatient experience. The position offers mid-shift negotiability and full-time hours within a dedicated ACS&CC