Weekend PA – Acute Care Surgery & ICU

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan (403(b))

CME allowance

Occurrence-based 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 manage inpatients on the surgical service and ICU, coordinating admissions, rounds, and discharges, with 12-hour weekend shifts and hours negotiable.

Responsibilities include first or second assist in the OR, EMR documentation, and collaboration with surgeons, residents, and nursing staff to support trauma and acute care protocols, while

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 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

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Education

PA Master’s degree

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 manage inpatients on the surgical service and ICU, coordinating admissions, rounds, and discharges, with 12-hour weekend shifts and hours negotiable.

Responsibilities include first or second assist in the OR, EMR documentation, and collaboration with surgeons, residents, and nursing staff to support trauma and acute care protocols, while