What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Surgery - Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner RNFA - Syracuse, NY position at St. Joseph's Health?
St. Joseph’s Health is seeking a Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner with RNFA certification to join our General Surgery team in Syracuse, NY. Join a collaborative surgical team committed to high quality, patient centered care with strong system support and a team-focused environment.
Position Details:
- Manage post operative care, including daily rounds and ongoing assessment
- Provide patient education, care coordination, and discharge planning
- Order, review, and interpret labs and diagnostic tests as appropriate
- First assist in the OR supporting a team of general surgeons
- Collaborate closely with surgeons and APP colleagues to implement and adjust treatment plans
- Mix of operating room time and floor-based responsibilities including advanced and robotic procedures
Opportunity Highlights:
- Exposure to a wide range of surgical specialties and techniques
- Supportive, team based surgical environment with experienced providers
- Flexible scheduling offering home/work life balance
- Variety of Shifts Available:
- Traditional Full-time Schedule: (5) 8-hour, (4) 10-hour, and (3) 12-hour; mix of mostly days plus evenings, overnights, and weekends as needed
- Weekend Track Shifts: 12-hour or 24-hour shifts (Friday-Sunday)
- Evening Shifts: 8-hour or 10-hour shifts (Monday-Sunday)
- Overnight Shifts: 8-hour, 10-hour, or 12-hour shifts (Monday-Sunday)
Qualifications:
- Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program or Nurse Practitioner program w/ RNFA certification.
- NYS license (or eligible).
- Previous experience in general surgery or a related field is preferred, new graduates accepted.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
Compensation:
- Competitive salary range: $49.33 to $74.08 (DOE) plus $10-$12/hr shift differentials for evening, overnight, and weekend hours
- This salary reflects the starting range of total compensation and does not include potential productivity bonuses, quality performance incentives, or other forms of cash compensation. The salary range is provided in accordance with state law and may vary based on individual qualifications and experience.
- Starting bonus: $5,000
- Retention bonus: $5,000
- Relocation assistance eligible
Benefits:
- Comprehensive health, vision, and dental coverage
- Paid malpractice, including tail coverage
- CME time & $2,500 annual expense allowance
- Paid time away from the practice
- 403b Retirement savings program
- Loan Repayment: Our institution qualifies as an eligible employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
Pay: $49.33 - $74.08 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Work Location: In person
Benefits:
Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time OffSalary : $2,500