Saratoga Hospital
Physician Assistant - Surgical Podiatry
Saratoga Hospital, Saratoga Springs, New York, United States, 12866
Physician Assistant: Saratoga Hospital Medical Group - Surgical Podiatry
Compensation: $123,611 - $158,191
Join two surgical Podiatrists in a growing outpatient practice, in bright, clean, spacious recently built office. The potential to assist in surgery exists.
Key expectations:Assess and diagnose podiatric specific ailments using clinical evaluation and imaging studies.Review and interpret X-rays, MRIs, CT scans, and other imaging studiesCollaborate with surgeons to develop accurate diagnoses and treatment plans.Administer injections for pain relief and inflammation reduction.See pre-operative and post-operative patients providing education and accurate assessment as needed.Call obligation to be determinedPrior experience preferred (Orthopedic/podiatry is ideal)This is a Monday- Friday, salaried position.
The Physician Assistant serves 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. A few highlights of 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.
Qualifications:
License to practice as a Physician Assistant in New York State will be required for successful credentialing.
Saratoga Hospital
Saratoga Hospital is a 171-bed independent, locally governed, thriving community hospital and a leading healthcare provider in the region. We have enjoyed continuous growth for more than a decade, along with a reputation for high quality, personalized, compassionate care. Since September 2004, Saratoga Hospital has maintained Magnet® recognition for nursing excellence from the American Nurses Credentialing Center-the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice.
The Albany Med Health System
Saratoga Hospital is an affiliate of the Albany Med Health System. This gives our physicians and APPs access to shared best practices, continuing medical education (CME), and teaching opportunities. This partnership has added access to services typically not offered by community hospitals, as well as a seamless connection to the Capital Region's only academic medical center and the highly specialized medical care it can provide.
The compensation and benefit package is competitive.
Health and Prescription Plan, Dental and Vision Insurances403(b) Retirement Plan with employer contributionsFor full time: Company Paid Life Insurance & Accidental Death and Dismemberment; LTDFlexible Spending Account(s) including Medical Reimbursement and Dependent Care AccountPaid 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!Saratoga Hospital is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) entity for those participating in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Saratoga Springs is a great place to live and work, where you will feel a sense of community.
Located a half hour from Albany, New York State's Capital City, and Albany International Airport;Three hours from New York City, Montreal and Boston - right on the edge of New England,Saratoga County offers family-oriented neighborhoods and communities and excellent schools - both public and private.Saratoga and towns throughout the region draw many to a variety of specialty shops, spas, eateries, many with locally sourced food and regionally produced craft beverages.Music, art, cultural festivals and farmer's markets add to the vibrant community feel and social scene.Known for world-class entertainment, and abundant year-round recreational and athletic opportunities,Famous venues include: Saratoga Race Course featuring world-class thoroughbred racing, Saratoga Performing Arts Center, Saratoga Spa State Park, and Saratoga National Historic Park.Outdoor enthusiasts will love the natural beauty of the Adirondacks, nearby Berkshires and Green Mountains, Saratoga Lake, Lake George, other waterways, and more!
Pay Grade: APPPay Range: $123,611 - $158,191Compensation may vary based upon, but not limited to: overall experience and qualifications, shift, and location. In addition to base pay, depending on the role, the total compensation package may also include participation in a bonus or incentive program.
Compensation: $123,611 - $158,191
Join two surgical Podiatrists in a growing outpatient practice, in bright, clean, spacious recently built office. The potential to assist in surgery exists.
Key expectations:Assess and diagnose podiatric specific ailments using clinical evaluation and imaging studies.Review and interpret X-rays, MRIs, CT scans, and other imaging studiesCollaborate with surgeons to develop accurate diagnoses and treatment plans.Administer injections for pain relief and inflammation reduction.See pre-operative and post-operative patients providing education and accurate assessment as needed.Call obligation to be determinedPrior experience preferred (Orthopedic/podiatry is ideal)This is a Monday- Friday, salaried position.
The Physician Assistant serves 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. A few highlights of 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.
Qualifications:
License to practice as a Physician Assistant in New York State will be required for successful credentialing.
Saratoga Hospital
Saratoga Hospital is a 171-bed independent, locally governed, thriving community hospital and a leading healthcare provider in the region. We have enjoyed continuous growth for more than a decade, along with a reputation for high quality, personalized, compassionate care. Since September 2004, Saratoga Hospital has maintained Magnet® recognition for nursing excellence from the American Nurses Credentialing Center-the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice.
The Albany Med Health System
Saratoga Hospital is an affiliate of the Albany Med Health System. This gives our physicians and APPs access to shared best practices, continuing medical education (CME), and teaching opportunities. This partnership has added access to services typically not offered by community hospitals, as well as a seamless connection to the Capital Region's only academic medical center and the highly specialized medical care it can provide.
The compensation and benefit package is competitive.
Health and Prescription Plan, Dental and Vision Insurances403(b) Retirement Plan with employer contributionsFor full time: Company Paid Life Insurance & Accidental Death and Dismemberment; LTDFlexible Spending Account(s) including Medical Reimbursement and Dependent Care AccountPaid 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!Saratoga Hospital is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) entity for those participating in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Saratoga Springs is a great place to live and work, where you will feel a sense of community.
Located a half hour from Albany, New York State's Capital City, and Albany International Airport;Three hours from New York City, Montreal and Boston - right on the edge of New England,Saratoga County offers family-oriented neighborhoods and communities and excellent schools - both public and private.Saratoga and towns throughout the region draw many to a variety of specialty shops, spas, eateries, many with locally sourced food and regionally produced craft beverages.Music, art, cultural festivals and farmer's markets add to the vibrant community feel and social scene.Known for world-class entertainment, and abundant year-round recreational and athletic opportunities,Famous venues include: Saratoga Race Course featuring world-class thoroughbred racing, Saratoga Performing Arts Center, Saratoga Spa State Park, and Saratoga National Historic Park.Outdoor enthusiasts will love the natural beauty of the Adirondacks, nearby Berkshires and Green Mountains, Saratoga Lake, Lake George, other waterways, and more!
Pay Grade: APPPay Range: $123,611 - $158,191Compensation may vary based upon, but not limited to: overall experience and qualifications, shift, and location. In addition to base pay, depending on the role, the total compensation package may also include participation in a bonus or incentive program.