Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant

APP - Emergency Medicine

Location: Syracuse, New York •Seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join an established Emergency Department in Syracuse, New York. •Work collaboratively with Emergency Physicians and other ED NPs/PAs to provide comprehensive emergency care. •Join an inclusive, close-knit team focused on improving patient outcomes and maintaining a healthy work-life balance. •Opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment while providing high-quality, patient-centered emergency services. Position Responsibilities•Obtain comprehensive medical histories and perform physical examinations. •Order and evaluate appropriate diagnostic tests. •Administer treatments and monitor patient conditions. •Prescribe medications as appropriate. •Assist Emergency Physicians with patient care and procedures. •Counsel and educate patients regarding diagnoses, treatments, medications, and follow-up care. •Respond effectively to emergency situations and assume a leadership role when necessary. •Maintain quality, safety, and infection-control standards. Requirements•Current New York State certification/registration as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant. •5+ years of NP/PA experience preferred, but not required. •Current BLS, ACLS, ATLS, and PALS certifications. •Completion of annual NIHSS and stroke CME. •Demonstrated ability to remain calm and effective in emergency situations and establish a leadership role when needed. •Knowledge of current and emerging trends in technologies, techniques, issues, and approaches within the area of expertise. •Demonstrated ability to maintain quality, safety, and infection-control standards. •Knowledge of health promotion, health-risk identification, and patient education principles and techniques. Compensation & Benefits•Salary: $88,000-$150,000, depending on experience. •Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. •Parking available in the medical center parking garage. •Hourly pay differential. •NYS Paid Sick Leave. •401(k) retirement plan with 4% employer match. •Annual discretionary, incentive, or other bonus opportunities. •Malpractice insurance fully covered. •Annual medical staff dues covered. •$2,000 annual CME allowance. •Tuition coverage for eligible EM Boot Camp or SEMPA Academy, as well as Difficult Airway and basic sonography courses; travel and lodging expenses not included. •Registration fees for ACLS, ATLS, PALS, BLS, and infection control covered. •Reimbursement for renewal fees associated with NYS PA, RN, and NP licenses/registrations and DEA certification. •Supportive work environment with opportunities for professional growth and long-term stability.