Physician Assistant​/Nurse Practitioner: Surgical Services; First Assisting in Saratoga Springs, NY

Surgical First Assist Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner, Saratoga Springs, New York

Employment Type:

Full-time
Shift/

Schedule:

Day shift - 7:00-5:30, Mon/Tues/Wed/Fri;
Weekend/Holidays = on call

Department:
Surgical Services
Salary Range: $127K - $162K annually, based on experience and qualifications

About Saratoga Hospital

At Saratoga Hospital, weve built a reputation for high-quality, compassionate care and a commitment to the health and well-being of our community. As part of the Albany Med Health System, we combine advanced technology with a deeply personal approach creating a supportive environment for patients, staff, and providers alike. We believe that exceptional care starts with exceptional people.

The main component of this position is First Assisting all specialties in our Surgical Suite.

About the Role

Were looking for a dedicated Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant for our Surgical First Assist position to join our team and help us continue delivering the level of care our patients and families deserve. In this role, youll be a vital part of our Surgical Services team, assisting across all surgical specialties, ensuring excellent service, collaboration, and patient outcomes in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant serves 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.

• The Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) serves as the point of contact in augmenting care needs and extending patient services provided by the health care team. The APP will exercise his/her patient care and medical decision-making autonomy within established clinical parameters regulated by the New York Board of Health Professions. Utilizes advanced practice skills to ensure delivery and efficient care to surgical patients in the hospital.
  
  The APP will cross cover surgical specialties as needed.
• The APP will provide a range of diagnostic and therapeutic services including admission, evaluation, history and physical exams, diagnosis and evaluation relevant to proposed procedure, development of plan of care, intraoperative technique and expertise and postoperative care. All services will be provided under a collaborating or supervising Physician arrangement.
• Incorporates appropriate assessment and intervention skills that are age-specific in all interventions and delivery of care.
• Participates in peri-operative patient management in collaboration with other health care providers.
• Orders and reviews diagnostic tests. Identify, prescribe, 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.
• Consistently recognizes major illness and problems, referring to the proper source. Self-identifies and completes tasks deemed necessary, without initiation by physician. Seeks counsel and direction as appropriate through a collaborative/supervisory relationship and effectively utilizes Provider/Surgeon as appropriate. Clearly documents client encounters and evaluating plan appropriately.
• Conducts all interactions in a confidential, courteous, professional and timely manner. Recognizes and meets the needs of all customers, adapting communication style as necessary. Facilitates a positive organizational image by providing favorable interaction in all customer contact. Encourages the interaction of co-workers and associates by maintaining open and positive communication. Recognizes and provides input regarding barriers to the effective delivery of services.
  
  Shares knowledge and skills to assist everyone in the delivery of quality services. Actively seeks conflict resolutions.
• Establishes and maintains open lines of communication, both internal and external, to effectively represent department services. Serves as a role model for communication. Identifies issues, resolve problems, and provides independent follow up. Consistently demonstrates outstanding communication and take appropriate…