Physician Assistant​/Nurse Practitioner: Practice Emergency Medicine in Saratoga Springs

Our practice. Saratoga Hospital Emergency Department is located at the hospital. We offer Urgent Care at Wilton Medical Arts and Malta Med Emergent Care.

Full-Time, Varied shifts

The Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner (Advanced Practice Provider, APP) in Emergency Medicine or Urgent Care serves as an additional patient care provider, augmenting and extending patient services provided by the health care team. The PA/NP will work closely with members of the team and have a reasonable amount of autonomy in the care and medical decision-making for patients. Our APPs work at several locations, including the Saratoga Hospital Emergency Department, Emergent Care, and Urgent Care locations.

A few highlights of responsibilities:

• Assessment and management of patients, including ordering diagnostic tests, consultations, therapeutic interventions or procedures, and the implementation and evaluation of an appropriate plan of care.
• Provides comprehensive healthcare sensitive to the needs of the population, including assessment, diagnosing, prescribing, counselling, and referrals where appropriate enabling patient choice in provision of care, complementing roles of MD and multidisciplinary team
• The provider augments a physician's ability to provide medical services to patients; collect and document data, conduct diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, order and schedule laboratory studies and professional consultations and provide direct patient care services.
• Conduct patient assessments and complete physical examinations, collect clinical data including vital signs, collecting specimens, prepare patients for tests, therapy, or treatments, order and interpret medical laboratory test results, diagnose medical condition of patient, administer medications or treatments and perform minor surgery
• Completes accurate patient documentation for effective billing, maintain accurate and detailed patient medical reports
• Serves as a resource and team leader during clinical shifts to ensure the smooth flow of patient processing, treatment and discharge including patient triaging.
• Acts as resource to staff and implements educational programs, as needed.

Qualifications

New York State License to practice as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner by the time of credentialing.

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.

? Why Saratoga Hospital
A caring, community-focused culture rooted in teamwork and trust
Supportive leadership that invests in your development and well-being
Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and wellness programs.
Opportunities with Saratoga Hospital Medical Group to grow within the Albany Med Health System
Located in beautiful Saratoga Springs, known for its vibrant community, outdoor recreation, and cultural attractions

? Our Commitment
We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage individuals of all backgrounds and experiences to apply. If youre passionate about healthcare and community service even if you dont meet every qualification listedwed still love to hear from you.

The compensation and benefit package is competitive.

• Health and Prescription Plan, Dental and Vision Insurances
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer contributions
• Company Paid Life Insurance & Accidental Death and Dismemberment; LTD
• Flexible Spending Account(s) including Medical Reimbursement and Dependent Care Account
• CME, CME stipend, professional dues; professional liability coverage
• $200 annual YMCA discount, a number of supplemental insurance products, services, discount programs and more!

Saratoga Hospital is a not-for-profit 501 (c) (3) entity for those participating in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.