Full -time Orthopedic Physician Assistant - Vassar Brothers Medical Center (75 minutes north of New York City)

• Full
• time Orthopedic Physician Assistant - Vassar Brothers Medical Center (75 minutes north of New York City) The Orthopedic Surgery Service at Vassar Brothers Medical Center, proudly joining Northwell, is seeking to add a board-certified full-time Physician Assistant to join its team. The position will be primarily inpatient with possible coverage in the outpatient clinic. Responsibilities include OR coverage as well as management of admissions, consults, floor rounds, post-op management and discharge of patients.

This position is for four 10-hour shifts per week with one weekday call per week and one weekend call from home. There is an extensive onboarding and training period as well as a supportive environment for collaboration and learning.

Qualifications

• The qualified candidate will be a graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program and be NCCPA certified as well as possess strong surgical and patient management experience.
• Candidates with at least one to three years of surgical experience and/or surgical residency trained candidates preferred, but new graduates will be considered as will new nurse practitioners with RNF certification and surgical experience.

Highly competitive compensation package, comprehensive benefits and generous allowances for CME and professional dues/expenses offered.

Vassar Brothers Medical Center is a 365-bed facility that has served New York’s Mid-Hudson Valley since 1887. Overlooking the beautiful Hudson River in the city of Poughkeepsie, NY, Vassar has established centers of excellence in cardiac services, cancer care and women and children’s health services. This is an extraordinary time for the hospital with new ACGME-accredited residency programs. Additionally, a new state-of-the-art patient pavilion which features all private rooms.

• The Hudson Valley boasts a terrific quality of life.
• From hiking, biking, and boating, to cafes, art galleries, and local farmers markets, this beautiful suburban location offers endless ways to spend your leisure time.
• Excellent housing and outstanding schools can be found throughout the region.
• The Mid-Hudson Valley is also home to many fine colleges and universities, including Vassar College, Bard College, Marist College, SUNY New Paltz, and the Culinary Institute of America.
• Only 75 minutes north of New York City, the area offers easy commuter access to the city via Metro North Rail Road and Amtrak rail lines.
• Our vibrant cities and picturesque villages interweave culture, history and recreation in one of the country’s most livable locations.

About Northwell Health

• Northwell Health cares for over two million people annually in the New York metro area and beyond.
• We have:
• 28 hospitals and 18,600+ aligned physicians
• Over 104,000 employees
• Robust research, academic, and clinical programs
• A culture that values collaboration, innovation, and physician leadership

For more information or to submit your CV, please contact Jennifer Riccardi, Physician Recruiter, at jennifer.riccardi@nuvancehealth.org.

We are a Section 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization and therefore eligible employees may qualify for forgiveness of certain federal student loans under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Salary Range

$105,000- $150,000. yearly