Physician Assistant - Surgical, Thoracic Surgery

Albany Medical Center • Albany, NY

1d • $138,963 - $162,123 • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Experience in thoracic or cardiothoracic service lines
• Familiarity with high-acuity, surgical, and ICU-related workflows

Nice To Haves

• Master’s in Healthcare Administration, Business, or related field preferred

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and manage thoracic surgery patients
• Assist in thoracic surgical procedures (open, VATS, robotic)
• Manage pre/peri/postoperative care
• Manage ICU and step-down patients
• Monitor ventilatory and hemodynamic status
• Manage complications
• Perform procedures such as chest tubes, central/arterial lines, and thoracentesis
• Daily rounds and documentation
• Manage consults/admissions/discharges
• 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
• Educate patients and families
• Ensure documentation and coding
• Participate in quality initiatives

Benefits

• Excellent health care coverage with no copay at Albany Medical Center providers
• A wide array of services and programs to support emotional, physical, and mental wellbeing

What This Job Offers

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