Physician Assistant - Surgical, Thoracic Surgery

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: - Bachelors degree required; Masters 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. Albany Medical Center is the centerpiece of medicine, research, and medical education in New Yorks Capital Region and is the area's largest private employer with more than 10,000 employees. Albany Medical Center offers excellent career opportunities in a wide range of roles in both patient care and administration. We value all our staff members and offer outstanding employee benefits including: · 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 Anchored in the states historic capital city, Albany Medical Center offers a full range of inpatient and outpatient care and is home to the regions largest hospital, only Level 1 adult and pediatric trauma centers, and only childrens hospital. The downtown campus also offers opportunities at Albany Medical College. Albany Medical Center, along with Columbia Memorial Health, Glens Falls Hospital, Saratoga Hospital, and the Visiting Nurses, form the Albany Med Health System, serving more than three million people over 25 counties.