Description
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:
Open to full-time and part-time applicants
Full-time Traditional 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.
