Per Diem Surgical Physician Assistant
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Job Location:
Poughkeepsie, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
26-10-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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Position at Nuvance Health Med Practice PC
Per Diem Surgical Physician Assistant - Vassar Brothers Medical Center (75 minutes north of New York City)
The Surgical PA Service at Vassar Brothers Medical Center isseekingto add a board-certified per diem-time Physician Assistant to join its team.We are a hospital-based group that offers a supportive and team-based environment with exposure to multiple surgical subspecialties.Responsibilities include OR coverage as well as management of admissions consults floor rounds post-opmanagementand discharge of patients.This position isa great opportunityfor growth and exposure to high acuity patients complexproceduresand a high volume of DaVinci Robotic Surgery cases.
Vassar Brothers Medical Center Service Responsibilities:
- OR First Assisting- case coverage includes but is not limited to the specialties of General Surgery Colorectal Hepatobiliary GYN/GynOnc Labor and Delivery Plastic Surgery Urology Head and Neck Bariatric Surgery Endocrine Surgery DaVinci Robotic Surgery
- Rounding- Surgical PAs round on general surgery and surgical oncology patients daily. This is done as a team-based approach with attendings surgical residents medicalstudentsand PAstudents
- Admissions/ Consults- Surgical PA Servicesare responsible foradmissions and consults for patients in the emergency department and inpatient floors
- Floor Procedures- SurgicalPAsare responsible forfloor procedures including NG tube and difficult foley insertion wound vac changes bedside I&D
Qualifications
- The qualified candidate will be a graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program and be NCCPA certified as well aspossessstrong 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.
Vassar BrothersMedical Centeris a 365-bed facility that has served New Yorks Mid-Hudson Valley since 1887. Overlooking the beautiful Hudson River in the city of Poughkeepsie NY Vassar hasestablishedcenters of excellence in cardiac services cancer care and women and childrens health services. This is an extraordinary time forthe hospitalwith new ACGME-accredited residency programs. Additionally a newstate-of-the-artpatient pavilion which features all private rooms.
The HudsonValley boasts a terrific quality of life. From hiking biking and boating to cafes art galleries and localfarmersmarkets 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 NorthRail Roadand Amtrak rail lines. Our vibrant cities and picturesque villages interweave culturehistoryand recreation in one of the countrys most livable locations.
For more information or tosubmityour CV please contact Jennifer Riccardi Physician Recruiter at emailprotected.
We are a Section 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization and therefore eligible employees mayqualifyforforgivenessof certain federal student loans under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
EOE including disability/vets
We willendeavorto makea reasonableaccommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodationwould imposean undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you believe you require suchassistanceto complete this form or toparticipatein an interview please contact Human Resources at (for reasonable accommodation requests only). Please provide all information requested toassurethat you are considered for current or future opportunities.
Working Conditions:
Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity
Occupational: Some occupational risk
Physical Effort: Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. force
Physical Environment: Some exposure to dirt odors noise human waste etc.
Company: Nuvance Health Med Practice PC
Org Unit: 1405
Department: Surgical PA VBMC
Exempt: Yes
Salary Range: $0.00 - $1000.00 Hourly
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Occupational Health Experience
- Pain Management
- Acute Care
- Physical Examinations
- Physiology Knowledge
- Primary Care Experience
- Suturing
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Dermal Fillers
- Medical Imaging
- Botox Experience
About Company
Our hospitals, medical practice and care centers are located throughout New York’s Hudson Valley and Western Connecticut. At every location, you’ll find excellent convenient care, a personalized approach, a connected team, and access to our network of doctors. Find care now.
