Weekend Acute Care Surgery PA — Inpatient & ICU

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Health insurance (medical, dental, vis

PTO

Retirement plan

CME allowance

Malpractice coverage

Wellness programs

Job summary

Albany Med Health System is seeking a Physician Assistant to provide dedicated weekend coverage for the Acute Care Surgery and Critical Care team. The PA will focus on inpatients on the surgical service or in the ICU and work with the residency team for weekend coverage.

Applicants should have a Master's degree in Physician Assistant studies, NYS licensure, NCCPA, BLS/ACLS, and 1–2 years of emergency/trauma experience.

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 experience preferred; experience in emergency, trauma, or acute surgical care is a plus.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.
• Strong communication and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform inpatient rounds and contribute to clinical decision-making.
• Coordinate admissions and transfers to ensure seamless transitions of care.
• Document all patient encounters accurately in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Provide first or second assist in the operating room
• Coordinate patient discharges and ensure follow-up care is arranged
• Respond to Emergency Department ACS&C C consults and provide timely evaluations
• Collaborate with attending surgeons, residents, nursing staff, and other departments.
• Support trauma and acute care protocols during high-acuity situations.
• Participate in weekend hand-offs and care coordination meetings as needed.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and team members
• Effectively partner with other ACS & CC team members (surgeons, APP, residents, medical students)
• Support the mission of education, research and quality

Skills

Communication

Decision making

Education

Master's degree in Physician Assistant

Job description

Albany Med Health System is seeking a Physician Assistant to provide dedicated weekend coverage for the Acute Care Surgery and Critical Care team. The PA will focus on inpatients on the surgical service or in the ICU and work with the residency team for weekend coverage.

Applicants should have a Master's degree in Physician Assistant studies, NYS licensure, NCCPA, BLS/ACLS, and 1–2 years of emergency/trauma experience.