Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant Position Available In Saratoga, New York

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DG0149288

Job Title:

Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

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Saratoga Hospital Location:

Saratoga Springs, NY

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Full Time, Regular

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 Primary Care in

Saratoga Springs, New YorkCompensation:

$119,601 – $158,224 (Compensation is tiered by years of experience.)A Family Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant is needed to join our Primary Care group at 381 Church Street, Saratoga Springs, New York. Our practice just moved to this newly refreshed space. Join two physicians and an Adult Nurse Practitioner with excellent support team in this small, upbeat practice setting.

Our practice is conveniently located near West Avenue, with a number of eateries and conveniences, about 1.5 miles from Broadway. Each of Saratoga Hospital’s primary care practices in our system has earned National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) recognition, and certification as a Level 3 Patient-Centered Medical Home Provider friendly

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EPIC State-of-the-art ancillary services are located at the hospital and ambulatory service sites, including Wilton Medical Arts, just 3 miles away.

At Saratoga Hospital Primary Care, the Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant serves as an additional patient care provider, augmenting and extending patient services provided by the health care team. The NP/PA will work closely with members of the team and have a reasonable amount of autonomy in the care and medical decision-making for patients.

A few highlights of responsibilities:

Obtains, documents and updates medical history. Identifies health risks and needs. Performs physical examinations and conducts preventive screening procedures based on age and history. Formulates a differential diagnosis and plan of care based on history, physical examination, and clinical findings. Identifies needs of the individual, family, or community. Orders and review diagnostic tests. Identifies, prescribes, and manage pharmacological therapies. Determines effectiveness of the plan of care through documentation of patient care outcomes. Reassesses and modifies plan of care as necessary to achieve medical and health goals. Makes referrals to other health professionals and community agencies. Admits/discharges to appropriate service. Participates in team meetings and conferences to enhance an interdisciplinary approach to health care delivery. Serves on departmental and multidisciplinary committees, which influence or determine policies affecting advanced practice providers. Participates in and develops projects and quality improvement programs, as well as standards of care and practice. Maintains current level of knowledge relative to professional practice. Maintains all required professional documentation, such as license, certifications, infection control, ACLS/BLS, DEA as well as system requirements. Acts as resource to staff and implements educational programs, as needed.

QualificationsCurrent license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in New York StateSaratoga Hospital Medical Group (https://www.albanymed.org/saratoga/physician-practices-saratoga-hospital/) Saratoga Hospital Medical Group, a multispecialty group of 450 providers including physicians and advanced practice providers, contributes significantly to the hospital’s continued growth and reputation for excellence. Collegiality plays an integral part in that, too. Providers enjoy a shared governance approach to leadership and the support of hospital administration. Saratoga Hospital (https://www.albanymed.org/saratoga/) Saratoga Hospital is a 171-bed independent, locally governed, thriving community hospital and a leading healthcare provider in the region. We have enjoyed continuous growth for more than a decade, along with a reputation for high quality, personalized, compassionate care. Since September 2004, Saratoga Hospital has maintained Magnet recognition for nursing excellence from the American Nurses Credentialing Center – the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice.

The Albany Med Health SystemSaratoga Hospital is an affiliate of the Albany M