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Physician Assistant - Surgical, Thoracic Surgery

Albany Medical Center·Albany, New York

$138,963 - $162,123/yr·Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs
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Posted 27 days ago
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About the role

Provide advanced clinical care for patients with complex thoracic conditions, including assisting in surgical procedures and managing high-acuity ICU patients. Coordinate patient care through daily rounds, consults, and collaboration with multidisciplinary medical teams.

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

Qualifications

  • 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.

This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that: Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Medical Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.

Thank you for your interest in Albany Med Health System!

Albany Med Health System is an equal opportunity employer.

This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Med Health System, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:

Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Health System policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's degree with a preference for a Master's in Healthcare Administration or a related field. Candidates must have experience in thoracic or cardiothoracic service lines and familiarity with ICU workflows.

  • bachelor degree
  • postgraduate degree
  • Patient Assessment
  • Patient Education
  • Care Coordination
  • Critical Care
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Perioperative Care
  • Surgical Assisting
  • Thoracentesis
  • Hemodynamic Monitoring
  • Robotic Surgery
  • Central Line Placement
  • ICU Management
  • Chest Tube Insertion
  • Thoracic Surgery
  • VATS

Benefits

  • Health Care Coverage
  • Physical Wellbeing Programs
  • Mental Wellbeing Programs
  • Emotional Support Programs

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$138,963 - $162,123/yr
Location
Albany, New York
Posted
Jul 1, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Albany Medical Center

Albany Medical Center, northeastern New York’s only academic medical center, is one of the Capital Region’s largest private employers with more than 9,000 employees. Albany Medical Center provides the highest level of patient care across disciplines, while receiving regional,...

Salary listed on 317 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size5,001-10,000 employees
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