Emergency Department Trauma Physician Assistant (Weekday Coverage)

Position Summary

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.

Primary Responsibilities

• 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
• Cookbook 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)

Qualifications

• 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

Benefits

• 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