General Surgery Physician Assistant
About The Position
United Health Services Hospitals (UHS) is seeking a full-time Physician Assistant ( PA) t o join our expanding General Surgery team in Binghamton, NY. UHS is a not-for-profit, community-focused health system serving the Southern Tier of Upstate New York, with Primary and Specialty Care practices across Broome, Chenango, Delaware, and Tioga counties. The General Surgery PA will work under the supervision of a board-certified general surgeon and be an integral member of a highly collaborative surgical team. Our General Surgery practice has a robust regional referral base and is supported by an extensive primary care network within the UHS system. The team currently includes 1 1 surgeons and 7 Advanced Practice Providers (APPs). UHS strongly supports APP utilization and provides exceptional clinical and administrative support to optimize daily workflow and patient care. At United Health Services (UHS), we believe every connection—to patients, to purpose, to each other—makes a difference. That’s why we’re intentional about supporting our team in ways that go beyond the job. Whether through meaningful benefits, personal growth, or fun along the way, we’re here to help you thrive in work and life. Located in New York’s Southern Tier, UHS offers more than a career—we offer a lifestyle. Enjoy four-season recreation, affordable living, top-rated schools, minor league sports, craft brews, a close-knit community, and more, all within reach of the Finger Lakes, the Catskills, and major Northeast cities. United Health Services (UHS) is a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system in New York’s Southern Tier comprising four hospitals, long-term care and home care services, and physician practices in Broome and surrounding counties. UHS provides healthcare and medical services for two-thirds of the region’s population, produces $1.3 billion a year in total economic impact, and boasts a workforce of more than 6,300 employees and providers. Our teaching hospitals, affiliated with SUNY Upstate and SUNY Binghamton, train more than100 physicians per year in residency and fellowship programs. At UHS, our work is guided by our Values of Compassion, Trust, Respect, Teamwork, and Innovation. Whether you provide direct patient care or support behind the scenes, you are part of a shared purpose: to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve.
Responsibilities
- Providing acute and chronic patient care, including patient histories and physical exams
- Performing pre- and post-operative patient management
- Wound care and suturing
- Monitoring therapies and prescribing appropriate medications
- Ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests
- Assisting in general surgery procedures
- Provide robotic surgery assistance
Benefits
- Competitive salary range: $136,900–$159,500
- Sign-on bonus & relocation assistance
- Malpractice insurance
- Comprehensive benefits package, including a robust retirement plan
- Comprehensive Benefits for Life & Family – We offer medical, dental, and vision coverage starting the first of the month after hire for employees working 24+ hours/week. With flexible plan options and coverage tiers, you can choose what fits your life best. Additional perks include discounted childcare through Bright Horizons and voluntary benefits like pet insurance, legal services, and identity theft protection.
- Well-Being & Financial Security – From day one, PTO starts accruing so you can take time to recharge. We support your long-term wellness with a 403(b) retirement plan and company match, flexible spending accounts, access to financial advisors, and up to $400/year in wellness rewards.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
