Pediatric Urology Advanced Practice Provider; APP

The Department of Urology at Albany Medical College is seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our busy and collaborative pediatric urology practice. This position offers the opportunity to provide comprehensive outpatient pediatric urologic care in a supportive, team-oriented environment.

The Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP/PA) provides comprehensive healthcare services to infants, children, adolescents, and young adults. The NP/PA assesses patient health status, diagnoses illnesses and injuries, develops treatment plans, prescribes medications, and promotes preventive care. Working collaboratively with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals, the NP/PA ensures high-quality, family-centered care in accordance with established clinical guidelines and professional standards.

Position Highlights:

• Full-time, Monday-Friday Schedule
• Clinic hours: 8:00am – 4:30pm
  • Upon completion of onboarding and training, four 10-hour days may be available
• Primary Sites:
  South Clinical
  -Albany, Clifton Park and Niskayuna Campuses
• Average 18-20 patients per day once fully trained

Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive health assessments, including medical histories and physical examinations.
• Diagnose and treat acute and chronic pediatric illnesses and conditions.
• Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests and laboratory studies.
• Prescribe medications and therapeutic interventions as permitted by state regulations.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment and care plans.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
• Educate patients and families regarding health conditions, treatment plans, nutrition, growth, development, and disease prevention.
• Respond to patient and family questions and concerns in a professional and compassionate manner.
• Collaborate with physicians, specialists, therapists, and other healthcare team members to coordinate care.
• Document patient encounters accurately and timely in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and maintain compliance with applicable regulations and standards.

Additional Responsibilities

• May perform in-office newborn circumcisions subject to credentialing, training and departmental policies.
• Assess newborns for procedural eligibility and identify contraindications prior to circumcision.
• Obtain and document informed consent from parents or legal guardians.
• Provide pre-procedure education and post-procedure care instructions to families.
• Manage routine post-procedure follow-up and address minor complications.
• Recognize and respond to procedural emergencies or complications, facilitating higher-level care as needed.

Qualifications:

• Licensed and actively registered as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in New York State
• Master’s degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program or completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program
• Familiarity working in electronic medical records; EPIC experience a plus
• Ability to collaborate effectively across various departments to ensure cohesive, patient-centered care and a positive work environment
• Ability to maintain HIPAA and patient confidentiality

This position offers the chance to build clinical expertise across the full spectrum of pediatric urology, while working within one of the region’s leading academic health systems.

We offer a highly competitive hiring package, including:

• Competitive base salary range of $117,766 - $138,548 with additional incentive bonus opportunity
• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental and vision)
• Generous paid time off and holiday schedule
• Albany Med retirement plan plus a 403(b) plan
• Annual CME allowance and dedicated CME time
• Occurrence-based malpractice coverage
• Emplo…