Physician Assistant - Surgical, Thoracic Surgery

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's in Healthcare Administration, Business, or related field preferred
• Experience in thoracic or cardiothoracic service lines
• Familiarity with high-acuity, surgical, and ICU-related workflows
• Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center!
• Albany Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer.
• Thank you for your interest in Albany Med Health System!
• Albany Med Health System is an equal opportunity employer.

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Additional Information

Department/Unit: Surgery Administration Work Shift: Day (United States of America) Salary Range: The Physician Assistant (PA) in Thoracic Surgery provides advanced clinical care within the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery and the Department of Surgery, supporting the management of patients with complex thoracic conditions. This role functions in a high-acuity surgical and intensive care environment. Salary Range: $138,963- $162,123 Essential Duties and Responsibilities Clinical & Surgical Care: - Assess, diagnose, and manage thoracic surgery patients - Assist in thoracic surgical procedures (open, VATS, robotic) - Manage pre/peri/postoperative care ICU & Critical Care: - Manage ICU and step-down patients - Monitor ventilatory and hemodynamic status - Manage complications Procedures: - Chest tubes - Central/arterial lines - Thoracentesis Care Coordination: - Daily rounds and documentation - Manage consults/admissions/discharges Collaboration: - Partner with Division Chief, physicians, APPs, and hospital leadership - Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams (ICU, OR, inpatient units, etc.) - Participate in leadership meetings, operational planning, and case discussions as appropriate Patient Education: - Educate patients and families Quality & Compliance: - Documentation and coding - Quality initiatives

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