Location & Practice Overview

Base Location Albany, NY
Department Department of Urology, Albany Medical College
Practice Type General Urology
Care Setting Outpatient clinic
Primary Sites South Clinical Campus (Albany) and Niskayuna Specialty Care Center

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate, diagnose, and manage adults presenting with general urologic conditions in the outpatient clinic
  • Manage scheduled visits and same-day urgent add-ons such as hematuria, UTIs, elevated PSA, and kidney stones
  • Perform in-office procedures including testosterone and Eligard injections
  • Order and interpret diagnostic imaging and laboratory studies
  • Provide patient education, medication management, and follow-up care while documenting encounters in Epic

Qualifications & Requirements

Candidates must hold the required credentials for New York practice. Urology experience is preferred; strong new graduates are considered with structured training.

Education
Master’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program
License
Active New York State Physician Assistant license and registration
Certification
Current NCCPA certification preferred
Experience
Urology experience preferred; new graduates with strong interest considered after training
Technical Skills
Familiarity with electronic medical records; Epic experience a plus

Compensation & Benefits

Annual salary range is confirmed in the posting. An incentive opportunity is available. Additional benefits details should be confirmed with the employer.

  • Annual salary: $117,766–$138,548
  • Incentive opportunity
  • Annual CME allowance with dedicated time off
  • Opportunities to attend relevant conferences and departmental education

Schedule & Work Environment

Weekly Schedule Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Flexibility Option Four 10-hour days available after onboarding and training
Patient Volume Average 18–20 patients per day once fully trained
Call Primarily outpatient Monday–Friday position; no call requirement listed
EMR Epic

Patient Population & Clinical Setting

The role centers on adult general urology in an academic outpatient environment, combining continuity care with acute same-day evaluations.

Patient Group Adults with general urologic conditions
Common Presentations Hematuria, UTIs, elevated PSA, kidney stones
Clinical Focus Areas Stone disease, prostate health, and men’s health
Encounter Types Scheduled continuity visits and same-day urgent evaluations
Procedural Component In-office injections and related office-based care

About Albany Med Health System

Albany Med Health System is the largest not-for-profit and only academic health system serving northeastern New York and western New England. It includes Albany Medical Center (a 766-bed academic medical center and one of the region’s largest private employers), Albany Medical College (founded in 1839), Columbia Memorial Health, Glens Falls Hospital, Saratoga Hospital, and the Visiting Nurses. The system operates more than 125 practice locations and employs approximately 16,000 people, including about 900 physicians.

Organization Type Not-for-profit academic health system
Service Area Northeastern New York and western New England
Key Members Albany Medical Center, Albany Medical College, Columbia Memorial Health, Glens Falls Hospital, Saratoga Hospital, Visiting Nurses
Albany Medical Center 766-bed hospital; only academic medical center in the region
Scale Approximately 16,000 employees and more than 125 practice locations

Frequently Asked Questions

How much autonomy does the PA have when managing patients?
PAs practice at the top of their license within a collaborative model. Board-certified urologists are readily available for complex cases, while day-to-day management of general outpatient conditions is handled by the PA.
What does the onboarding and training process look like for someone new to urology?
New team members receive structured training with attending physicians and experienced staff. The posting indicates comprehensive onboarding is provided for candidates with strong interest even if prior urology experience is limited.
Will the role involve travel between the Albany and Niskayuna sites?
Primary sites are the South Clinical Campus in Albany and the Niskayuna Specialty Care Center. Exact day-to-day site assignment and any travel expectations should be confirmed with the hiring team.
Are there opportunities to participate in teaching or quality improvement?
Yes. The academic affiliation with Albany Medical College supports participation in departmental education, case discussions, quality improvement initiatives, and practice development activities.

Physician Assistant - Urology in Albany, NY

This outpatient Physician Assistant role in general urology sits within the Department of Urology at Albany Medical College and the broader Albany Med Health System. The position focuses on adult patients in clinic settings at the South Clinical Campus and Niskayuna, emphasizing evaluation and management of common conditions such as stones, elevated PSA, hematuria, and infections, along with selected office procedures. Collaboration with board-certified urologists provides physician backup for complex cases while allowing the PA to handle a high volume of routine and urgent outpatient encounters. The academic environment offers structured onboarding, CME support, and pathways for involvement in education and quality work. Candidates seeking a Monday-through-Friday clinic schedule in New York’s Capital Region will find a practice model that balances clinical autonomy with ready specialist support.

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