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Full -time Surgical Physician Assistant - Vassar Brothers Medical Center (75 minutes north of New Yo

Full -time Surgical Physician Assistant - Vassar Brothers Medical Center (75 minutes north of New Yo

Nuvance HealthPoughkeepsie, NY, US
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Job Description

Job Description

Join Our Team as a Full-Time Surgical Physician Assistant!

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Vassar Brothers Medical Center, located just 75 minutes north of New York City, is seeking a dedicated and passionate Surgical Physician Assistant to join our dynamic hospital-based surgical team. Here, you’ll provide perioperative care across a variety of surgical subspecialties in a collaborative and supportive environment.

Your Role and Responsibilities

As a Surgical Physician Assistant, you will play a crucial role in our surgical team. Your responsibilities will include :

  • Operating Room First Assisting : Covering cases in specialties such as General Surgery, Colorectal, Hepatobiliary, GYN / GynOnc, Labor and Delivery, Plastic Surgery, Urology, Head and Neck, Bariatric Surgery, Endocrine Surgery, and DaVinci Robotic Surgery.
  • Rounding : Collaborating with attendings, surgical residents, medical students, and PA students to round on general surgery and surgical oncology patients daily.
  • Admissions and Consults : Managing admissions and consults for patients in the emergency department and inpatient floors.
  • Floor Procedures : Performing essential floor procedures, including NG tube and difficult foley insertion, wound vac changes, and bedside I&D.

Working Conditions

This position requires a commitment of three 12-hour shifts per week, with one weekend shift per month. You will benefit from an extensive onboarding and training period, ensuring you feel confident and supported as you grow in your role.

What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate will :

  • Be a graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
  • Hold NCCPA certification.
  • Possess strong surgical and patient management experience.
  • Have at least one to three years of surgical experience (preferred), but new graduates and nurse practitioners with RNF certification and surgical experience are also encouraged to apply.
  • Why Vassar Brothers Medical Center?

    Vassar Brothers Medical Center is a 365-bed facility that has proudly served New York’s Mid-Hudson Valley since 1887. Nestled along the beautiful Hudson River in Poughkeepsie, NY, we have established centers of excellence in :

  • Cardiac Services
  • Cancer Care
  • Women and Children’s Health Services
  • This is an exciting time for our hospital, with new ACGME-accredited residency programs and plans for the Marist-Nuvance Health Medical School. Plus, our new state-of-the-art patient pavilion features all private rooms!

    Life in the Hudson Valley

    The Hudson Valley offers a fantastic quality of life, with endless opportunities for leisure activities such as hiking, biking, and boating. Enjoy local cafes, art galleries, and farmers markets, all while being part of a community with excellent housing and outstanding schools. With easy commuter access to New York City via Metro North Rail Road and Amtrak, you can enjoy the best of both worlds!

    Benefits and Growth Opportunities

    As part of our team, you will have access to :

  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
  • Eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
  • Join us at Vassar Brothers Medical Center and be part of a team that values collaboration, innovation, and excellence in patient care. We look forward to welcoming you!

    Vassar Brothers Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability / vets. We are committed to making reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants with disabilities.

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