Mohawk Valley Health System·City of Utica, New York
1 collaboration with a Physician in the Operating Room and Clinic, handling office evaluations of patients, and managing peri/post-operative care. Key duties also include hospital rounds and serving as a surgical first assist.
Job Summary Mohawk Valley Health System is dedicated to supporting our Physicians and Practitioners, enabling them to provide excellence in healthcare to our communities.
MVHS strives to be the trusted healthcare system of choice through clinical quality, excellence in service and education, compassionate care, promotion of wellness and operational efficiency.
We are seeking licensed Physician Assistant to join our team at MVHS Bariatric Surgery.
This is a full time office position to work with our current team of 3 surgeons and Physician Assistants.
Work in a 1:1 collaboration with a Physician in the OR and Clinic throughout the week.
Responsibilities include office evaluations of patients, peri/post op management, hospital rounds, and surgical first assist.
Experienced candidates as well as new graduates will be considered.
Position/Community Highlights Competitive Salary and Benefits Work/Life Balance EPIC EMR Academic Institution Diverse Patient Population Commitment to Teaching Low cost of Living Excellent Real Estate Rural and Urban life within driving distance from the hospital Safe family-friendly communities Access to the Adirondacks and Catskills Multi-cultural population Public and Private Schools Access to NYC and Canada Revitalized Downtown Newest Hospital in New York State
Master’s degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner's Program OR certification from an accredited NP program OR completion of an accredited Physician Assistant Program required. Ability to meet and maintain credentialing requirements and hospital priviledges. Knowledge and competency in a wide range of clinical areas. Familiar with EHR/EMR software.
Current NYS Nurse Practitioner licenses OR Current NYS license as a Physician Assistant with prescription privileges. Current BCLS, ACLS certifications.
Preferred: Active ANCC certification in relevant specialty
Disclaimer Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability. Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor. Job Details Req Id 92970 Department MG BARIATRIC SURGERY Shift Days Shift Hours Worked 8.50 FTE 1.0 Work Schedule Employee Status A1 - Full-Time Union Non-Union Pay Range 100,000-150,000
Market context
Advanced-practice roles in New York often reflect steady demand in settings that need licensed NPs who can work across clinical workflows and documentation. These positions are competitive because employers typically look for a master’s-prepared nurse practitioner with current BCLS and ATLS certification, plus strong computerized medical recordkeeping skills. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly confirm fit before applying, since they are pulled from the original job description to save research time.