Advanced Practice - Orthopedics Opening in Schenectady, NY
Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician Assistant
Specialty
Orthopedics
Degree Required
MPAS/MHS/MMSc/MPH
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Schenectady, New York, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
2/21/25
Position: Physician Assistant - Orthopedic Surgical Team
Location: Schenectady, NY
Opportunity Details:
Full-time position with varying shifts totaling 80 hours per pay period.
Potential for transition to in-house and on-call shifts.
Shift differentials for evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
Weekend and holiday coverage shared with a group of four other full-time Ortho PAs.
Potential for cross-coverage across St. Peter's Health Partners after training.
Responsibilities include pre/post-op patient orders, floor rounding, inpatient hospital management, evaluating fractures/dislocations, interpreting imaging, performing H+P exams, ordering/interpreting labs/tests, evaluating inpatient Ortho consults, and assisting in the OR.
Requirements:
NYS licensure and DEA required.
Graduation from an AMA approved program, Board Certification.
One to two years of experience required in Surgery.
Recruitment Package:
Competitive salary including productivity and quality incentives.
Excellent benefits including health, vision, and dental insurance.
Paid malpractice with post-employment tail coverage.
CME time and expense allowance.
Paid time away from the practice.
Retirement savings program with employer matching.
Community Description:
Capital District, New York including Albany, Schenectady, Troy, Clifton Park, and Saratoga Springs.
Year-round outdoor recreation, cultural offerings, museums, theaters, dining, music, and sporting events.
Excellent public and private schools, affordable homes, and reasonable taxes.
Higher education opportunities in New York's Tech Valley.
Short drive to the Adirondack, Berkshire, and Catskill Mountains.
Less than three hours from New York City and Boston. Estimated pay range/amount is $135,095 - $159,313.