About this opportunity
Albany Med Health System lists this Neonatal ICU Physician Assistant opportunity in cherry plain, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
The Division of Neonatology at Albany Medical Center is seeking a full-time and part-time Neonatal Physician Assistant to join our busy and collaborative Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) team. This position offers the opportunity to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary NICU team to improve outcomes and support patients and families at a Regional Perinatal Center.
Position Highlights:
Rotating shifts including weekends and holidays
Primary site: Downtown Campus- 43 New Scotland Ave, Albany NY 12208
Average daily census of 46 with a patient assignment of 4-10 depending on acuity.
APP-RT Neonatal Transport team and NICU Response team for high risk and preterm births.
Responsibilities:
Provide advanced clinical care to premature and critically ill newborns
Perform comprehensive physical assessments
Diagnose and manage neonatal conditions, including acute, chronic, and complex medical issues
Develop and implement individualized treatment and care plans based on clinical findings
Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests, including labs, imaging, and monitoring data
Administer and manage medications, therapies, and life-support interventions
Collaborate with neonatologists, physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care
Manage discharge planning and follow-up care for high-risk infants
Educate and support families and caregivers, including explaining diagnoses, treatment plans, and discharge instructions
Ensure accurate clinical documentation and adherence to regulatory and quality standards
Engage in quality improvement initiatives and education activities within the NICU
Participate in high-risk births, including neonatal resuscitation and stabilization
Conduct or assist with neonatal procedures including intubation, umbilical catheter placement, thoracentesis, chest tube placement, surfactant administration, PICC lines, lumbar puncture, and circumcision
Serve as a member of the Neonatal Transport Team providing air and ground transport
Qualifications:
License and active registration as a Physician Assistant in New York State
Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program
Board certification
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) and Basic Life Support certification required
Familiarity working in electronic medical records. Epic experience a plus.
Collaborate effectively across various departments to ensure cohesive, patient-centered care and a positive work environment
Maintain HIPAA and patient confidentiality at all times
This position offers the chance to provide specialized, high-acuity care to critically ill and premature newborns, while working within one of the region's leading academic health systems.
We offer a highly competitive benefits package, including:
Competitive base salary range for full-time employees of $134,546-$156,970 with additional incentive bonus opportunity, based on years of licensure
o New licensure: $134,546
o 3+ Years: $142,020
o 8+ Years: $149,495
o 12+ Years: $156,970
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.
Learn more about what the Capital Region has to offer here!
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.
Worksite address
cherry plain, NY, 12040, US
Who can apply
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