Hospitalist APP - Days

Department/Unit:

Hospitalists

Work Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Salary Range:

Salary range: $126,299-$147,349

The Primary Care Department at Albany Medical Center is seeking full-time Hospitalist Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistants to join our busy and collaborative primary care Hospitalist team. This position offers the opportunity to be at the center of inpatient care, guiding patients through every step of their hospital journey.

Position Highlights:
•    Day shifts 7a-4p
•    Block scheduling of 7 days on 7 days off 
•    Primary site: Downtown Campus- 43 New Scotland Ave, Albany NY 12208

Responsibilities:
•    Provide comprehensive inpatient care for acutely and chronically ill hospitalized patients
•    Admit, manage, and discharge patients, including completing discharge summaries and care plans
•    Conduct daily patient rounds and adjust treatment based on clinical progress
•    Perform history & physical exams, develop diagnoses, and initiate treatment plans
•    Collaborate closely with the attending physician and other health care providers to provide high-quality patient care
•    Serve as a primary point of communication for patients, families, and care team
•    Educate patients and families on conditions, treatments, and discharge plans in a clear and compassionate manner
•    Document patient encounters and treatment plans accurately in the electronic health record
•    Participate in quality improvement and practice efficiency initiatives

Qualifications:
•    License and active registration as a Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in New York State
•    Master's Degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program or completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program
•    Familiarity working in electronic medical records. Epic experience a plus. 
•    Collaborate effectively across various departments to ensure cohesive, patient-centered care and a positive work environment
•    Maintain HIPAA and patient confidentiality
•    Advanced Trauma Life Support and Basic Life Support certification required
•    Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position in a clinical environment, including, but not limited to, standing, walking, lifting, bending, kneeling, and reaching. Requires sufficient visual, auditory, and manual dexterity abilities to assess patients, provide direct patient care, operate medical equipment, and complete documentation.

This position offers the chance to care for complex patients, collaborate with top clinicians, and grow your hospital medicine career while working within one of the region’s leading academic health systems.

We offer a highly competitive benefits package, including:
•    Competitive base salary range $126,299-$147,349 based on years of licensure with additional incentive bonus opportunity 
- 0 Years: $126,299
- 3 Years: $133,315
- 8 Years: $140,332
- 12 Years: $147,349
•    Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
•    Generous paid time off and holiday schedule
•    Albany Med retirement plan plus a 403(b)
•    Annual CME allowance and dedicated CME time
•    Occurrence-based malpractice coverage
•    Employee wellness programs and mental health support

Albany Medical Center is the centerpiece of medicine, research, and medical education in New York’s Capital Region and is the area's largest private employer with more than 10,000 employees.
 
Albany Medical Center offers excellent career opportunities in a wide range of roles in both patient care and administration. We value all our staff members and offer outstanding employee benefits including:

•    Excellent health care coverage with no copay at Albany Medical Center providers
•    A wide array of services and programs to support emotional, physical, and mental wellbeing
 
Anchored in the state’s historic capital city, Albany Medical Center offers a full range of inpatient and outpatient care and is home to the region’s largest hospital, only Level 1 adult and pediatric trauma centers, and only children’s hospital. The downtown campus also offers opportunities at Albany Medical College.
 
Albany Medical Center, along with Columbia Memorial Health, Glens Falls Hospital, Saratoga Hospital, and the Visiting Nurses, form the Albany Med Health System, serving more than three million people over 25 counties.

Albany Medical College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds and experiences, including women, persons with disabilities, protected veterans, and underrepresented minorities.

Thank you for your interest in Albany Med Health System!​

Albany Med Health System is an equal opportunity employer.

This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Med Health System, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:

Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Health System policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.