Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant: Practice Endocrinology in Saratoga Sprin

Compensation: $118,000 - $145,000 (Our compensation structure is tiered by years of experience.)  

Saratoga Hospital Medical Group - Endocrinology and Diabetes seeks a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for a full-time position. Our practice has four experienced Endocrinologists, six APPS and a strong team of diabetes educators. 

The provider for this position will primarily manage the care of diabetes patients. There will be a small mix of simple endocrine diagnoses to manage, as well. 

Our office is open 7:30 - 5:00 Monday through Friday. Call, shared between APPs, is from 1:7 weekdays, M-Th only. Providers work 80 hours per biweekly pay period. 

The Nurse Practitioner or 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:

Experience in Endocrinology working with diabetic patients. Please highlight what diabetes management you may have in your CV or application. A license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in New York State will be required to successfully be credentialed. 

Saratoga Hospital Medical Group

Saratoga Hospital Medical Group, a multispecialty group of 450 providers including physicians and advanced practice providers, contributes significantly to the hospitals continued growth and reputation for excellence. Collegiality plays an integral part in that, too. 

Saratoga Hospital welcomed its inaugural class of Family Medicine residents in 2023. 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 Regions 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 Insurances
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer contributions
• For full time: 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 insurance products, 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 States 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 farmers 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!

Send CV: Denise Romand, CPRP, Saratoga Hospital, Medical Staff Recruiter/Practice Liaison, e: dromand@saratogahospital.org; p:(518) 583-8465.