Emergency Department Trauma Physician Assistant (Weekday Coverage)

Job description

Department: Surgery - Acute Care Surgery & Critical Care (ACS&CC)

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM (Mid-shift hours negotiable)

FTE: 1.0 Full-Time Equivalent

Position Summary

This Physician Assistant position is a key member of the Acute Care Surgery & Critical Care (ACS&CC) team, providing clinical support in the emergency department (ED) during peak hours for trauma and surgical patients. The PA will collaborate closely with attending surgeons, surgical residents, of the ACS&CC care team to deliver high-quality care to surgical patients.

Primary 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 electronic medical record (EMR)

Communicate effectively with patients, families, and team members

Effectively partner with other members of the ACS & CC team (surgeons, APP, residents, medical students)

Weekday or Weekend Shifts

Conduct one quality improvement project annually

Support the mission of education, research and quality

Contribute to care team meetings

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.

We offer a highly competitive benefits package, including

Competitive base salary range $130,145-$151,836 depending on academic rank with additional incentive bonus opportunity

Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)

Generous paid time off and holiday schedule

Albany Med retirement plan plus a 403(b)

Annual CME allowance and dedicated CME time

Occurrence-based malpractice coverage

Employee wellness programs and mental health support

Albany Medical Center is the centerpiece of medicine, research, and medical education in New York's Capital Region and is the area's largest private employer with more than 10,000 employees.

Albany Medical Center offers excellent career opportunities in a wide range of roles in both patient care and administration. We value all our staff members and offer outstanding employee benefits including:

Excellent health care coverage with no copay at Albany Medical Center providers

A wide array of services and programs to support emotional, physical, and mental wellbeing

Anchored in the state's historic capital city, Albany Medical Center offers a full range of inpatient and outpatient care and is home to the region's largest hospital, only Level 1 adult and pediatric trauma centers, and only children's hospital. The downtown campus also offers opportunities at Albany Medical College.

Albany Medical Center, along with Columbia Memorial Health, Glens Falls Hospital, Saratoga Hospital, and the Visiting Nurses, form the Albany Med Health System, serving more than three million people over 25 counties.

Albany Medical College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds and experiences, including women, persons with disabilities, protected veterans, and underrepresented minorities.

#J-18808-Ljbffr

Who can apply

Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.