Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Nocturnist Hospitalist., Saratoga Springs, NY
About The Position
Hospitalist Program Opportunity, Night Shift for a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner with#Saratoga Hospital Medical Group - Inpatient Medicine, Saratoga Springs, NY Night Shift Pay Range: $108,500 - $142,000 (Base Salary) + Shift Based Stipend for Nights is an additional $20,000.# See below.### Saratoga Hospital Medical Group - Inpatient Medicine, seeks a full time NYS-licensed Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner for a hospitalist role on the 8 p - 8 a shift. Full time employment equates to 14 shifts per month. Our fellowship program is available for new graduates and an abbreviated program is available for APPS changing specialties, if desired.# The primary role of practitioners is to initially assess and process admissions that come into the Hospitalist Service through the Emergency Department. This includes a History and Physical, admitting orders and consultation as needed with the Nocturnist. Also included in the role are the medical history and physicals for patients admitted to the medical service#and providing any needed medical orders. Practitioners round on patients as determined by the physician staff, and attend rapid response alerts with assistance of Nocturnists. The job requires#high functioning individuals who#are self-starters who have confidence and a degree of independence. Experience is preferred. Advanced practitioners are members of the Saratoga Hospital Medical Group, a multispecialty group practice. This is a cohesive, stable, hospital-employed group that includes inpatient providers and community-based practices. NYS license as a practicing Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner.# At Saratoga Hospital, our Nurse Practitioners and#Physician Assistants serve#as an additional patient care provider, augmenting and extending patient services provided by the health care team. The NP/PA will work closely with members of the team and have a reasonable amount of autonomy in the care and medical decision-making for patients.
Requirements
- NYS license as a practicing Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner.
- high functioning individuals who are self-starters who have confidence and a degree of independence.
- Experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Obtains, documents and updates medical history. Identifies health risks and needs. Performs physical examinations and conducts preventive screening procedures based on age and history. Formulates a differential diagnosis and plan of care based on history, physical examination, and clinical findings. Identifies needs of the individual, family, or community.
- Orders and review diagnostic tests. Identifies, prescribes, and manage pharmacological therapies.
- Determines effectiveness of the plan of care through documentation of patient care outcomes.
- Reassesses and modifies plan of care as necessary to achieve medical and health goals.
- Makes referrals to other health professionals and community agencies. Admits/discharges to appropriate service.
- Participates in team meetings and conferences to enhance an interdisciplinary approach to health care delivery.
- Serves on departmental and multidisciplinary committees, which influence or determine policies affecting advanced practice providers.
- Participates in and develops projects and quality improvement programs, as well as standards of care and practice.
- Maintains current level of knowledge relative to professional practice.
- Maintains all required professional documentation, such as license, certifications, infection control, ACLS/BLS, DEA as well as system requirements.
- Acts as resource to staff and implements educational programs, as needed.
Benefits
- Health and Prescription Plan, Dental and Vision Insurances
- Hospital Courtesy Discount
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer contributions
- Company Paid Life Insurance & Accidental Death and Dismemberment; LTD
- Flexible Spending Account(s) including Medical Reimbursement and Dependent Care Account
- Paid Time Off, PTO for CME, CME stipend, professional dues; professional liability coverage
- $200 annual YMCA discount, a number of supplemental insurances, services, discount programs and more!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Industry
Hospitals
Education Level
No Education Listed
