Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant: Urology, Saratoga Springs, New York

Join Saratoga Hospital Medical Group - Urology

Compensation: $122K - $153K

Saratoga Hospital Medical Group is seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Urology practice.

About the Practice:

Providing advanced diagnostic and treatment services for men and women with a variety of urological conditions, including but not limited to prostate-related concerns, kidney stones, incontinence, and urinary tract infections. Our urology services focus on the surgical and medical treatment of diseases of the male and female urinary tract system, as well as the male reproductive organs. Our providers begin by making sure that each patient is evaluated carefully to determine the most appropriate treatment.

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 manages 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.
• 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

• Current New York State licensure or eligibility as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
• One to two years of clinical experience preferred, ideally in Neurology or a related specialty
• Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and commitment to patient-centered care
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team

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.

The compensation and benefits package is competitive.

• Health and Prescription Plan, Dental and Vision Insurances
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer contributions
• Flexible Spending Account(s) including Medical Reimbursement and Dependent Care Account
• Paid Time Off, PTO for CME, CME stipend, professional dues; professional liability coverage
• $200 annual YMCA discount, a number of supplemental insurance products, services, discount programs and more!

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

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 waterways, and more!