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Nuvance Health lists this Full -time Surgical Physician Assistant – Northern Dutchess Hospital opportunity in town of rhinebeck, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

Full-time Surgical Physician Assistant – Northern Dutchess Hospital

The Surgical PA Service at Northern Dutchess Hospital is seeking to add a board-certified full-time Physician Assistant to join its team. We are a hospital-based group that offers a supportive and team-based environment with exposure to multiple surgical subspecialties. Responsibilities currently include OR first assist coverage as well as perioperative management of patients on the general surgery service. This position is a great opportunity for growth with a high volume of DaVinci Robotic Surgery cases.

Responsibilities

OR First Assisting – First assist in the OR for specialties including general, plastic, spine, bariatric, and OB/GYN cases.

Rounding – Daily round on general surgery patients as part of a team-based approach with attendings, residents, and students.

Consults / Admissions – Covers admissions and consults for general surgeons.

Night Coverage – On call from home; responsibilities include first assisting emergent OR cases, admissions, and consults for general surgery.

Floor Procedures – Responsible for floor procedures including NG tube insertion/removal, wound vac and dressing changes, and bedside I&D.

Cross-coverage between NDH PA Services and Vassar Brothers Medical Center PA Services in a limited capacity.

Position is for four 10-hour shifts per week with one weekend shift per month. Includes an extensive onboarding and training period in a supportive environment for collaboration and learning.

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program and NCCPA certified.

Strong surgical and patient management experience.

Preferred: 1–3 years of surgical experience or surgical residency trained; new graduates considered; new nurse practitioners with RNF certification and surgical experience also considered.

Highly competitive compensation package, comprehensive benefits, and generous allowances for CME and professional dues/expenses offered.

We are a Section 501(c)(3) tax‑exempt organization and therefore eligible employees may qualify for forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

EOE, including disability/vets.

We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation for the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you require assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, contact Human Resources at 203‑739‑7330 for reasonable accommodation requests only.

Job Type: Full‑time

Pay: $120,000.00 – $156,000.00 per year based on experience

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