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Mohawk Valley Health Systems

Physician Assistant / Surgery - Thoracic / New York / Locum Tenens / Surgery-Tho

Mohawk Valley Health Systems, Utica, New York, United States

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Job Summary Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) is currently seeking a Thoracic Surgery Advanced Practice Clinician to join our team. This full-time, hospital-employed position offers the opportunity to collaborate with surgeons, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in the inpatient setting. The schedule is Monday through Friday, offering an excellent work-life balance. Candidates must be Board Certified or Board Eligible with a NYS License. We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Core Job Responsibilities Demonstrate a strong working knowledge of thoracic conditions and surgical procedures

Conduct daily patient rounds, provide ongoing patient education, and assist in the coordination of multidisciplinary care

Prepare and complete detailed admission history and physicals, progress notes, consults and discharge summaries with appropriate documentation in the medical record

Responsible for bedside procedures including thoracentesis and chest tube insertion/removal

Formulate accurate diagnoses and treatment plans under the supervision of the thoracic surgical team

EPIC EMR with Provider Support Team

Education/Experience Requirements REQUIRED:

Master?s degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner's Program OR certification from an accredited NP program OR completion of an accredited Physician Assistant Program required.

Minimum 1 year of experience in a clinical setting.

Ability to meet and maintain credentialing requirements and hospital priviledges.

Knowledge and competency in a wide range of clinical areas.

Familiar with EHR/EMR software.

Licensure/Certification Requirements REQUIRED:

Current NYS Nurse Practitioner licenses OR Current NYS license as a Physician Assistant with prescription privileges.

Current BCLS, ACLS certifications.

PREFERRED:

Active ANCC certification in relevant specialty

Disclaimer Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.

Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.

Job Details

Req Id 94735

Department THORACIC SURGERY

Shift Days

Shift Hours Worked 8.50

FTE 1

Work Schedule NP / PA

Employee Status A1 - Full-Time

Union Non-Union

Pay Range $120,000-$165,000