Trauma & OB Surgical APP - First Assist, On-Call

Garnet Health; City of Middletown (NY); On-site; USD 119,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

Garnet Health in the Hudson Valley seeks Surgical Advanced Practice Providers (PA/NP) to join the Surgicalist team. The role emphasizes clinical management and first assist across trauma and general surgery, collaborating with surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists and care managers to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

The position requires NY PA or NP licensure, board certification, and current BLS/ACLS/PALS; ATLS within 1 year.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an Accredited Physician’s Assistant Program required.
• Current Physician’s Assistant Licensure in New York State required.
• Successful completion and maintenance of National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants required.
• Collaborative Practice Agreement with the Chief Medical Officer, Medical Director of the Trauma Program or their designee within the scope of practice
• Current BLS &/or ACLS &/or PALS Certifications required. ACLS can be accepted in lieu of BLS. ATLS preferred/required within 1 year
• Current Opioid Prescriber Training Certificate required.
• Current Infectious Certificate required.
• RNFA certification or completion of RNFA program; certification within one year of hire (for NP track)
• Current ANP licensure in New York State (if NP)
• Board Certification by ANCC or AANP within one year of hire

Responsibilities

• The Surgical Advanced Practice Provider position is primarily focused on clinical management and impact on quality of care.
• Participate in all aspects of care of the Trauma and Surgery patient including physical exams and treatment of illness.
• Work in pre/admission, test review, intra-operative first assisting, PACU, SICU, step-down and other designated areas.
• Educate, consult and manage Trauma or Surgery patients and assist patients/families and care teams.
• Collaborate with Trauma surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses, case management, therapy services, and other departments.
• Serve as a clinical educator for Trauma or Surgery competencies and new procedures; participate in first assist for cesarean sections and cross-campus coverage.

Education

Physician Assistant program graduate

New York State Physician Assistant licensure

Nurse Practitioner program graduate

Board certification from ANCC or AANP

Collaborative Practice Agreement with Medical Director/Trauma Program

Current DEA certificate

BLS &/or ACLS &/PALS Certifications

ATLS certification (within 1 year)

Opioid Prescriber Training Certificate

Infectious certificate

RNFA certification or RNFA training

Job description

Garnet Health in the Hudson Valley seeks Surgical Advanced Practice Providers (PA/NP) to join the Surgicalist team. The role emphasizes clinical management and first assist across trauma and general surgery, collaborating with surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists and care managers to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

The position requires NY PA or NP licensure, board certification, and current BLS/ACLS/PALS; ATLS within 1 year.