Surgical Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner - Per Diem

Department/Unit:
Perioperative PRN
Work Shift:
Per Diem (United States of America)
Salary Range:
Rate of pay: $70 per hour
The Orthopedic and Robotic Surgical Services at Albany Medical Center is seeking a per-diem Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join our busy and collaborative Perioperative Surgical team. This position offers an exceptional opportunity to be part of a progressive surgical team at the forefront of patient care. The candidate will work alongside accomplished surgeons and staff while gaining hands-on exposure to advanced robotic technology, such as the Davinchi Xi, dv5, and the Mako inOrthopedics robotics. The candidate will also assist a wide variety of surgical specialties in a supportive learning environment.
Position Highlights:
Position located at AMC’s main campus (43 New Scotland Ave Albany NY 12208) with occasional work at the South Clinical Campus in Albany
Pay rate: $70.00 per hour
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include:
Provide comprehensive perioperative care for surgical patients
Assist surgeons during a wide range of surgical procedures, including robotic assist in general surgery, urology, gynecology, thoracic & colorectal, and total joints, sports medicine, foot & ankle, upper extremity in the Orthopedic department.
Perform first-assist and second-assist duties in the operating room
Collaborate with perioperative nursing staff and surgical teams to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care
Participate in a collaborative learning environment where experienced surgical teams provide mentorship and training across multiple surgical specialties
Maintain proficiency in evolving surgical techniques, technologies, and perioperative best practices through ongoing professional development
Document patient encounters, operative notes, and clinical findings accurately and in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards
Participate in quality improvement initiatives, patient safety programs, and evidence-based practice efforts within the surgical department
Support a culture of teamwork, continuous learning, and excellence in a fast-paced surgical environment
Qualifications:
Completion of appropriate education as follows: Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant degree program OR Master's Degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program and completion of RNFA training
Must be licensed and actively registered as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner in New York State
Must have prior experience in robotic assisted surgery and/or orthopedic surgery
Able to quickly master all aspects of a computerized medical recordkeeping and billing system.
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written skills.
Must be HIPAA compliant at all times.
ACLS/BLS certification required
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.
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.
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Albany Med Health System is an equal opportunity employer.
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