Description

St. Peters Health Partners is seeking an experienced Lead Surgical Physician Assistant (PA) to join our General Surgery team at St. Peters Hospital in Albany, NY.

This is a unique leadership opportunity for a seasoned PA to step into a supervisory role, working closely with the surgical team to provide clinical care and administrative oversight. The Lead PA will be responsible for mentoring and managing fellow physician assistants, ensuring high standards of patient care and supporting departmental goals.

Prior leadership experience and demonstrated success in leading clinical teams is required. A $10,000 annual leadership stipend is included in addition to a competitive base salary.

Position Overview: 

• Collaborate with surgeons in General, Bariatric, and Urology surgeries, including minimally invasive and robotic procedures
• Responsibilities include first assisting in surgery, admissions, and rounding
• Campus-based at St. Peters Hospital, Albany, NY
• Schedule: Two 12-hour shifts and two 8-hour shifts per week
• Weekend coverage: 1 in 8 (when team fully operational)

Requirements:

• Active NYS Licensure and DEA are required.
• Graduation from an AMA-approved Physician Assistant program
• Board Certification
• Prior leadership experience and team management in a clinical setting required
• Experienced candidates strongly preferred, although new grads will be considered 

RECRUITMENT PACKAGE: St. Peters Health Partners offers a comprehensive salary and compensation package that includes: 

• Competitive salary range: $135,276 - $155,567
• $10,000 annual leadership stipend
• $7,500 starting bonus (paid in first payroll month)
• $5,000 retention bonus at 2nd anniversary
• $5,000 retention bonus at 3rd anniversary
• $5,000 relocation assistance (if >50 miles from Albany)
• Quality Bonus, up to 4% base salary
• Applicable shift differentials
• Excellent benefits: health, vision, and dental insurance
• Paid malpractice insurance, including post-employment tail coverage
• CME allowance of $2,500 annually + dedicated CME time
• Generous PTO policy
• 403b retirement savings plan with employer match