Weekend Acute Care Surgery PA — Inpatient & OR Support

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

Generous paid time off

Albany Med retirement plan + 403(b)

Annual CME allowance

Occurrence-based malpractice coverage

Employee wellness programs

Job summary

Albany Medical Center and Albany Med Health System are seeking a Physician Assistant to provide dedicated weekend coverage for the Acute Care Surgery and Critical Care team in New York. The role focuses on inpatient and ICU care, with 12‑hour weekend shifts and close collaboration with residents and attending surgeons.

The ideal candidate has a Master's in PA studies, NYS license, NCCPA, and BLS/ACLS; 1–2 years in emergency/trauma is a plus.

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Current NYS licensure and NCCPA certification.
• 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 and timely in the 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&CC 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 members of the ACS & CC team (surgeons, APP, residents, medical students)
• Support the mission of education, research and quality

Skills

Communication

Decision‑making

Independence

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Physician Assistant program

NYS licensure

NCCPA certification

Tools

EMR documentation

Job description

Albany Medical Center and Albany Med Health System are seeking a Physician Assistant to provide dedicated weekend coverage for the Acute Care Surgery and Critical Care team in New York. The role focuses on inpatient and ICU care, with 12‑hour weekend shifts and close collaboration with residents and attending surgeons.

The ideal candidate has a Master's in PA studies, NYS license, NCCPA, and BLS/ACLS; 1–2 years in emergency/trauma is a plus.