Job Description

Department/Unit:

Otolaryngology (ENT)

Work Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Salary Range:

Salary range: $116,035.00 - $141,511.65

The Department of Otolaryngology at Albany Medical Center is seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our team. As the only group of fellowship trained head and neck/microvascular surgeons in the region, this position offers the chance to work as part of a progressive team that provides this valuable ENT Surgery to patients in need of head and neck cancer treatment. This position also serves as an excellent opportunity to learn about the comprehensive management of these complex cancers and grow as a cancer care provider.

Position Highlights:

• Full-time position with no on-call or weekend expectations
• Primary site: 50 New Scotland Avenue, Albany NY 12208

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Participate in in-office procedures with the opportunity to learn and utilize flexible laryngoscopy.
• Provide follow-up care to patients, including post-operative visits and inpatient care as appropriate.
• Recognize and respond promptly to post-operative complications, ensuring timely intervention and optimal patient outcomes.
• Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests and laboratory studies.
• Prescribe medications and therapeutic interventions as permitted by state regulations.
• Educate patients and families regarding health conditions, treatment plans, nutrition, growth, development, and disease prevention.
• Respond to patient and family questions and concerns in a professional and compassionate manner.
• Collaborate with physicians, specialists, therapists, and other healthcare team members to coordinate care.
• Document patient encounters accurately and timely in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and maintain compliance with applicable regulations and standards.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program or completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program
• Current NY licensure as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner
• Familiarity working in electronic medical records, Epic experience a plus
• Ability to collaborate effectively across various departments to ensure cohesive, patient-centered care and a positive work environment
• Ability to maintain HIPAA and patient confidentiality
• Advanced Trauma Life Support and Basic Life Support certification required

We offer a highly competitive benefits package, including:

• Competitive base salary range $116,035.00 - $141,511.65 depending on years of licensure
• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• Generous paid time off and holiday schedule
• Albany Med retirement plan plus a 403(b)
• Annual CME allowance and dedicated CME time
• Occurrence-based malpractice coverage
• Employee wellness programs and mental health support

Albany Medical Center is the centerpiece of medicine, research, and medical education in New York’s Capital Region and is the area's largest private employer with more than 10,000 employees.

Albany Medical Center offers excellent career opportunities in a wide range of roles in both patient care and administration. We value all our staff members and offer outstanding employee benefits including:

• Excellent health care coverage with no copay at Albany Medical Center providers
• A wide array of services and programs to support emotional, physical, and mental wellbeing

Anchored in the state’s historic capital city, Albany Medical Center offers a full range of inpatient and outpatient care and is home to the region’s largest hospital, only Level 1 adult and pediatric trauma centers, and only children’s hospital. The downtown campus also offers opportunities at Albany Medical College.

Albany Medical Center, along with Columbia Memorial Health, Glens Falls Hospital, Saratoga Hospital, and the Visiting Nurses, form the Albany Med Health System, serving more than three million people over 25 counties.

Albany Medical College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds and experiences, including women, persons with disabilities, protected veterans, and underrepresented minorities.

Thank you for your interest in Albany Med Health System!​

Albany Med Health System is an equal opportunity employer.

This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Med Health System, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:

Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Health System policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.