Emergency Department Trauma Physician Assistant; Weekday Coverage

Department

Surgery – Acute Care Surgery & Critical Care (ACS&CC)

Monday to Friday, 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM (Mid‑shift hours negotiable). FTE: 1.0 Full‑Time Equivalent

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, and 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 backup 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

• 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

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and CV to:
Physician Recruitment, 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.