Vascular Surgery Physician Assistant - Glen Falls & Saratoga

This Physician Assistant position is a full-time position for the Division of Vascular Surgery in the Glens Falls and Saratoga, NY area. The APP is a credentialed position required to function in and practice in an expanded capacity.  The APP augments the physician's ability to provide inpatient and outpatient surgical consultation, procedures, first assisting in the operating room, diagnostics, and treatment of patients.

• The PA is responsible for assessing and managing vascular surgery patients, including providing new consultation, ordering, and interpreting diagnostic tests, evaluating patients in the postoperative period, and performing clinic-based procedures. The APP will provide evaluation of patients in routine, and urgent follow-up care of their peripheral arterial and venous disease. 

• The PA will also be instrumental in continued care after minimally invasive procedures, endovascular therapies, and open surgical arterial/ venous reconstructions.

• The PA will provide intrahospital, clinic and intraoperative procedures.

• Provides comprehensive healthcare, culturally sensitive to the needs of the population, including assessment, diagnosing, prescribing, and referrals where appropriate. The APP works as a member of the multidisciplinary team to provide quality care to the patients of the service. 

• This is an exciting opportunity to join a busy Vascular surgery program with high patient demand, integrated health system and practice support, and a diverse and friendly provider environment. 

Job Description/responsibilities: 

• This role is a full-time position with on call responsibilities 
• Responsibilities extend across the inpatient and outpatient locations
• Provide as needed inpatient and emergency room consultations
• Conduct annual evaluations of established patients, utilizing ultrasound and cross-sectional imaging to provide exceptional follow-up care in an outpatient setting.
• This is a compelling opportunity to join a busy Vascular surgery program with high patient demand, integrated health system and practice support, and a diverse and friendly provider environment. 

Applicants should have the following:  

• NYS licensure 
• DEA certification 
• ACLS/BLS 
• Minimum of 1 year experience in Vascular surgery/OR/proficiency with EVH/ERAH preferred
• Graduation from an accredited PA program
• Board Certification

About Albany Medical Center Hospital: 

• Albany Medical Center: Northeastern New York's Only Academic Medical Center
• Albany Medical Center is the centerpiece of medicine, research, and medical education and one of the area's largest private employers. We are like no other health care provider in our region, providing our community with the highest level of patient care across disciplines, while receiving regional, national, and international recognition for high standards in patient care, education and biomedical research. 
• The anchor of the Albany Med Health System, Albany Medical Center has a 766-bed hospital, which offers the widest range of medical and surgical services in the region. Albany Medical College, which trains the next generation of doctors, scientists, and other health care professionals. The College includes a biomedical research enterprise and the region’s largest physician practice with more than 500 doctors.
• Our Service Area: As the only academic medical center within a 150-mile radius, we are committed to patient care, medical education, and biomedical research, ensuring access to medical and technological innovations for the region's three million people.

Recruitment Package Offer:  

• Albany Medical Center Hospital offers a comprehensive salary and compensation package that includes sign on bonus, competitive base rate, excellent benefits including health/vision/dental insurances, paid malpractice, CME reimbursement & expense allowance, paid time off for sick days and vacation. Public Service Loan Forgiveness. 403b Retirement savings program with Roth IRA option. 
• The posted salary $114,000 - $162,000 reflects the starting range of full-time commitment. Additional incentives are available related to quality/performance/merit, extra shift incentives for overtime compensation, and other forms of cash compensation as applicable to the position.

Interested candidates should forward a cover letter and CV to:

Physician Recruitment
Albany Med Health System
physicianrecruitment@amc.edu

Albany Medical College is a private institution and a non-discriminatory AA/EOE (minorities and women are encouraged to apply).

The Albany Med Health System is the largest and only regionally governed not-for-profit health system serving northeastern New York and western New England. It consists of Albany Medical Center, Albany Medical College, the Bernard & Millie Duker Children’s Hospital, Columbia Memorial Health, Glens Falls Hospital, Saratoga Hospital, and the Visiting Nurses. Albany Medical Center is the region’s only academic medical center and one of upstate New York’s largest teaching hospitals. The Capital Region offers great opportunities for professionals and families.

Located at the heart of New York’s Capital Region, Albany is a culturally and environmentally diverse area that is home to nearly one million residents. The three cities of the Capital Region: Albany, Troy, and Schenectady, and their suburbs offer a range of affordable, safe, and comfortable neighborhoods with quality schools and active community groups. Albany is the capital of NY; home to the State University at Albany, the School of Public Health, and multiple private colleges; and offers a wide variety of cultural events. It is within driving distance to NYC, Boston, and Montreal and to the Adirondacks, Lake Placid, and Lake George.  It is a wonderful place to raise a family and enjoy activities related to all 4 seasons!