Advanced Practice - Orthopedics opening in Schenectady, NY
Saint Louis, MO, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Allergy/Immunology
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Schenectady, New York, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
10/30/24
**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.