Full-time Trauma Physician Assistant supporting the Acute Care Surgery & Critical Care team in the Emergency Department, covering peak weekday hours and managing trauma/surgical consults, procedures, and boarded patients. Albany Med Health System is a major academic health system anchored by Albany Medical Center, the region’s only Level 1 adult and pediatric trauma centers. Standout perk: competitive base salary with incentive bonus plus strong benefits, CME allowance/time, and occurrence-based malpractice.
- Occurrence-based malpractice coverage
- Annual CME allowance and CME time
- Excellent health coverage with no copay
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.
- 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.
- 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.
Learn more about what the Capital Region has to offer here!
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and CV to:
Physician Recruitment
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.