Pediatric NP or PA

St. Mary's Healthcare • Amsterdam, NY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

St. Mary’s Healthcare is seeking a compassionate and skilled Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP, CPNP), Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) with pediatric experience, or Physician Assistant (PA) to join its Primary Care team in Amsterdam, New York. This full-time, hospital-employed outpatient position provides comprehensive, patient-centered care to infants, children, adolescents, and young adults across Fulton and Montgomery Counties. The APP will work with a collaborative, multidisciplinary team of pediatricians, specialists, and care coordinators, with opportunities for clinical autonomy, continued growth, mentorship, and professional development. New graduates are welcome to apply.

The role involves evaluating and treating pediatric patients, delivering preventive care, managing acute and chronic conditions, and educating patients and families. It requires clinical expertise, critical thinking, and independent judgment in a fast-paced outpatient pediatric setting, along with a commitment to children’s health and development. Standard Precautions and appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) are mandatory.

St. Mary’s Healthcare describes itself as a community healthcare provider with a 120-plus-year legacy and a commitment to high-quality, accessible, patient-centered care. The position offers a base salary range of $110,000–$125,000, commensurate with experience, along with potential bonus opportunities, paid time off, retirement plans with employer contributions, and possible eligibility for loan repayment programs due to the organization’s HPSA designation.

Requirements

• Be a Certified and Registered Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP, CPNP), a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) with pediatric experience, or a Physician Assistant (PA) credentialed by the New York State Education Department (NYSED).
• Graduate from an accredited NP or PA program.
• Demonstrate strong collaboration, clinical decision-making, patient and family education, and patient-centered communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in pediatrics, pediatric primary care, or family medicine with a pediatric patient population.
• Experience working in rural or underserved communities.

Responsibilities

• Obtain pediatric medical histories and perform age-appropriate physical assessments through interviews, observation, and examinations.
• Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic and laboratory tests.
• Deliver preventive pediatric care, including wellness visits, developmental screenings, and immunizations.
• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic pediatric conditions.
• Provide direct treatment and care management, including exercising prescriptive authority.
• Educate and counsel patients and families about treatment plans, preventive health, developmental milestones, and community resources.
• Document care and follow-up according to organizational policies and specialty-area standards.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package, including base salary and multiple bonus opportunities.
• Generous paid time off (PTO).
• Robust fringe benefits package.
• Retirement plans with employer contributions.
• Potential eligibility for loan repayment programs due to the organization’s HPSA designation.
• Mentorship and professional development support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level