Medical Group - Inpatient Medicine , Nocturnist

Overview

Hospitalist Program Opportunity, Night Shift for a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner with Saratoga Hospital Medical Group - Inpatient Medicine, Saratoga Springs, NY

Sign-On Bonus Offered!

Night Shift Pay Range: $108,500 - $142,000 (Base Salary) + Shift Based Stipend for Nights is an additional $20,000. See below.

Saratoga Hospital Medical Group - Inpatient Medicine seeks a full-time NYS-licensed Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner for a hospitalist role on the 8 p - 8 a shift. Full-time employment equates to 14 shifts per month. Our fellowship program is available for new graduates and an abbreviated program is available for APPS changing specialties, if desired.

The primary role of practitioners is to initially assess and process admissions that come into the Hospitalist Service through the Emergency Department. This includes a History and Physical, admitting orders and consultation as needed with the Nocturnist. Also included in the role are the medical history and physicals for patients admitted to the medical service and providing any needed medical orders.

Practitioners round on patients as determined by the physician staff, and attend rapid response alerts with assistance of Nocturnists.

The job requires high functioning individuals who are self-starters who have confidence and a degree of independence. Experience is preferred. Advanced practitioners are members of the Saratoga Hospital Medical Group, a multispecialty group practice. This is a cohesive, stable, hospital-employed group that includes inpatient providers and community-based practices. NYS license as a practicing Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner.

At Saratoga Hospital, Our Nurse Practitioners And Physician Assistants Serve As An Additional Patient Care Provider, Augmenting And Extending Patient Services Provided By The Health Care Team. The NP/PA Will Work Closely With Members Of The Team And Have a Reasonable Amount Of Autonomy In The Care And Medical Decision-making For Patients.

Responsibilities:

• Obtains, documents and updates medical history. Identifies health risks and needs. Performs physical examinations and conducts preventive screening procedures based on age and history. Formulates a differential diagnosis and plan of care based on history, physical examination, and clinical findings. Identifies needs of the individual, family, or community.
• Orders and review diagnostic tests. Identifies, prescribes, and manage pharmacological therapies.
• Determines effectiveness of the plan of care through documentation of patient care outcomes.
• Reassesses and modifies plan of care as necessary to achieve medical and health goals.
• Makes referrals to other health professionals and community agencies. Admits/discharges to appropriate service.
• Participates in team meetings and conferences to enhance an interdisciplinary approach to health care delivery.
• Serves on departmental and multidisciplinary committees, which influence or determine policies affecting advanced practice providers.
• Participates in and develops projects and quality improvement programs, as well as standards of care and practice.
• Maintains current level of knowledge relative to professional practice.
• Maintains all required professional documentation, such as license, certifications, infection control, ACLS/BLS, DEA as well as system requirements.
• Acts as resource to staff and implements educational programs, as needed.

About Saratoga Hospital Medical Group

Saratoga Hospital Medical Group, a multispecialty group of 400+ providers including physicians and advanced practice providers, contributes significantly to the hospital’s continued growth and reputation for excellence. Collegiality plays an integral part in that, too. Doctors enjoy a shared governance approach to leadership and tremendous support of hospital administration.

Between Saratoga Hospital and Albany Med Health System

Saratoga Hospital is an affiliate of the Albany Med Health System. This gives our physicians and APPs access to shared best practices, continuing medical education (CME), and teaching opportunities. This partnership has added access to services typically not offered by…