Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner: Nocturnist Hospitalist, Saratoga Springs, NY

Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (Night Shift)

Saratoga Hospital Medical Group – Inpatient Medicine

Saratoga Springs, New York

Compensation: $122,000 - $146,000 base salary + $20,000 Night Shift Stipend + Quality Incentive Opportunity

Saratoga Hospital Medical Group is seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our well-established Inpatient Medicine/Hospitalist team on the overnight shift (8:00 PM – 8:00 AM).

This position offers an exceptional opportunity to practice in a collaborative, supportive environment while enjoying the autonomy and professional growth that come with hospital medicine. Full-time employment consists of 14 shifts per month , allowing for a highly desirable work-life balance.

We welcome experienced APPs as well as new graduates. Our comprehensive APP Fellowship Program provides structured training and mentorship for new graduates, while an abbreviated onboarding program is available for experienced providers transitioning into a new specialty.

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)
• Prior inpatient or hospital medicine experience preferred, but not required

Saratoga Hospital Medical Group

Saratoga Hospital Medical Group, a multispecialty group of 400 + 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.

Saratoga Hospital

Saratoga Hospital was named one of “The World’s Best Hospitals” for the third year in a row.

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.

• Health and Prescription Plan, Dental and Vision Insurances
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer contributions
• Flexible Spending Account(s)
• Paid Time Off, PTO for CME, CME stipend, professional dues; professional liability coverage
• $200 annual YMCA discount, a number of supplemental insurances, 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.

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

• 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.
• Known for world-class entertainment, and abundant year-round recreational and athletic opportunities,
• 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!

Compensation may vary based upon, but not limited to: overall experience and qualifications, shift, and location. In addition to base pay, depending on the role, the total compensation package may also include participation in a bonus or incentive program.

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

Night Shift Pay Range: $108,500 - $142,000 (Base Salary) + Shift Based Stipend for Nights is an additional $20,000. * See below.

Saratoga Hospital Medical Group - Inpatient Medicine, seeks a full time NYS-licensed Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner for a hospitalist role on the 8 p - 8 a shift. Full time employment equates to 14 shifts per month. Our fellowship program is available for new graduates and an abbreviated program is available for APPS changing specialties, if desired.

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 with the Nocturnist. 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 with assistance of Nocturnists.

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

Saratoga Hospital is a 171-bed independent, locally governed, thriving community hospital and a leading healthcare provider in the region. 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.

• Hospital Courtesy Discount
• For full time: Company Paid Life Insurance & Accidental Death and Dismemberment; LTD
• Flexible Spending Account(s) including Medical Reimbursement and Dependent Care Account