Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant, Per Diem Hospitalist Job, Saratoga Springs, New York

Hospitalist Program Opportunity, Per Diem for a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner with Saratoga Hospital Medical Group - Inpatient Medicine, Saratoga Springs, NY

Per Diem Rate : $66 / hr. - $70 / hr. Plus Shift Differentials

Saratoga Hospital Medical Group - Inpatient Medicine, seeks a per diem NYS-licensed Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner for a hospitalist role for varied shifts.

The primary role of practitioners is to initially assess and process admissions that come into the Hospitalist Service through the Emergency Department. This includes a History and Physical, admitting orders and consultation as needed. Also included in the role are the medical history and physicals for patients admitted to the medical service and providing any needed medical orders. Practitioners round on patients as determined by the physician staff, and attend rapid response alerts, as needed.

The job requires high functioning individuals who are self-starters who have confidence and a degree of independence. Experience is preferred. Advanced practitioners are members of the Saratoga Hospital Medical Group, a multispecialty group practice. This is a cohesive, stable, hospital-employed group that includes inpatient providers and community-based practices. NYS license as a practicing Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner.

At Saratoga Hospital, our Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants serve 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.

Saratoga Hospital Medical Group

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. Doctors enjoy a shared governance approach to leadership and tremendous support of hospital administration.

Saratoga Hospital welcomed its inaugural class of Family Medicine residents in 2023. Our third class joins us in July.

Saratoga Hospital

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 System

Saratoga Hospital is an affiliate of the Albany Med Health System. This gives our physicians and APPs access to shared best practices, continuing medical education (CME), and teaching opportunities. This partnership has added access to services typically not offered by community hospitals, as well as a seamless connection to the Capital Region's only academic medical center and the highly specialized medical care it can provide.

The compensation and benefit package is competitive.

Saratoga Hospital is a not-for-profit 501 (c) (3) entity for those participating in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Saratoga Springs is a great place to live and work, where you will feel a sense of community.

Compensation may vary based upon, but not limited to : overall experience and qualifications, shift, and location.