Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant
Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (Per Diem)
Saratoga Hospital Medical Group - Inpatient Medicine
Compensation: $66/hr - $74/hr
Saratoga Hospital Medical Group is seeking a Per Diem Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our well-established Inpatient Medicine/Hospitalist team.
This position offers an exceptional opportunity to practice in a collaborative, supportive environment while enjoying the autonomy and professional growth that comes with hospital medicine.
About the Role
As a member of our Hospitalist team, you will play a vital role in the care of hospitalized patients, working closely with our Nocturnists and multidisciplinary care teams. Key responsibilities include:
- Evaluating and admitting patients from the Emergency Department to the Hospitalist Service
- Performing comprehensive histories and physical examinations
- Developing treatment plans and entering admission orders
- Collaborating with physicians, consultants, nursing staff, and ancillary services to coordinate care
- Managing acute medical issues and assisting with rapid response situations
- Rounding on patients as assigned and participating in care transitions
- Contributing to quality improvement initiatives and evidence-based practice
This role requires a confident, motivated clinician who enjoys working independently while collaborating closely with physician colleagues and the broader care team.
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
- Current New York State NP or PA license (or eligibility)
- DEA registration and BLS/ACLS certification (or ability to obtain)
About 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.
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.
About Saratoga Springs:
Located a half hour from Albany, New York State's Capital City, and Albany International Airport;
- Three hours from New York City, Montreal and Boston - right on the edge of New England,
- Saratoga County offers family-oriented neighborhoods and communities and excellent schools - both public and private.
- Saratoga and towns throughout the region draw many to a variety of specialty shops, spas, eateries, many with locally sourced food and regionally produced craft beverages.
- Music, art, cultural festivals and farmer's markets add to the vibrant community feel and social scene.
- Famous venues include: Saratoga Race Course featuring world-class thoroughbred racing, Saratoga Performing Arts Center, Saratoga Spa State Park, and Saratoga National Historic Park.
- Outdoor enthusiasts will love the natural beauty of the Adirondacks, nearby Berkshires and Green Mountains, Saratoga Lake, Lake George, other waterwa