Physician Assistant / Endocrinology / New York / Locum Tenens / Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant : Endocrinology, Saratoga Springs, NY

Physician Assistants / Nurse Practitioners : Saratoga Hospital Medical Group - Endocrinology and Diabetes

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Compensation : $118,000 - $145,000 (Our compensation structure is tiered by years of experience.)

Saratoga Hospital Medical Group - Endocrinology and Diabetes seeks a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for a full-time position. Our practice has five experienced Endocrinologists, four APPS and a strong team of diabetes educators. We are building our APP team and would like to grow to six or seven team members.

The provider for this position will manage the care of diabetes patients as well as patients with some defined endocrine diagnoses. If you are an Endocrine PA or NP, or a provider in Primary Care or other specialty with experience treating diabetic patients, please highlight your experience in your application or CV.

Our office is open 7 : 30 - 5 : 00 Monday through Friday. Call, shared between APPs, will be shared equally, weekdays, M-Th only. Providers work 80 hours per biweekly pay period.

The location for this practice is convenient, not far from Exit 15 on Route 9, Wilton, with many amenities and eateries nearby.

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.

Qualifications :

Experience in Endocrinology working with diabetic patients. Please highlight what diabetes management you may have in your CV or application. A license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in New York State will be required to successfully be credentialed.

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.

Saratoga Hospital welcomed its inaugural class of Family Medicine residents in 2023, now in it's third year with a full complement of residents.

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.

Pay Grade : APP

Pay Range : $118,000 - $145,000

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