Hospital Medicine Careers

Acute Care Physician Assistant

Buffalo, New York

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Expertise. Partnership. Purpose.

In hospital medicine, APPs play a vital role in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care across the inpatient continuum. You bring clinical skill, adaptability, and compassionate leadership to every encounter—ensuring timely interventions, smooth transitions, and coordinated care.

With a national footprint and a culture rooted in collaboration, our hospital medicine programs empower APPs to thrive. Whether managing complex cases or contributing to performance improvement, you are supported by systems that value autonomy, teamwork, and continuous growth.

Job Type: Full Time
Job Level: Experienced
Shift: Day
Travel: No

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Job ID:

JOB-000291

Date posted:

02/18/2026

Category:

Hospital Medicine

Join a dynamic team and become the next Acute Care Physician Assistant in Buffalo, New York

We believe in bringing “better” to our local community right here in Buffalo—better care, better collaboration, and a deep commitment to the people we serve. If you’re looking for a role that supports your professional growth and your connection to a vibrant city, we’d love to talk.

We are hiring for both hospitalist and nocturnist positions. A Nocturnist role requires working exclusively overnight shifts. Candidates must be comfortable with a nocturnal schedule and possess the ability to deliver exceptional patient care during nighttime hours.

Local Team Collaboration:

Join our close-knit group of 12 physicians and 8 advanced practice providers (APPs) at Mercy Hospital of Buffalo.
Our team comprises clinicians from diverse geographic, educational, and training backgrounds who are supportive and collaborative with other staff and departments.
We have a great relationship with our medical staff office; they are very efficient and helpful during the privileging process. We have multiple committees that our providers can lead or join.

Qualifications:

Board-certified or board-eligible physician assistant.
Hospitalist experience preferred; Hospitalist training required.
Authorized to work in the United States.

Scheduling:

Flexible scheduling is available. Full-time positions follow a 7-days-on, 7-days-off rotation.
Shifts for the day position are scheduled from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM; Night schedule is 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
Most of us like to spend time with our families or outdoors, so a flexible schedule is available, and we cover for each other when we’re out. We all have a common goal and help each other by switching shifts if someone needs a day off on their scheduled work week.

Key Responsibilities:

As a Day clinician, your responsibility will encompass rounding on approximately fourteen patients per shift and discharging when appropriate, while our night clinician will perform 3 admissions in addition to cross coverage.
The hospital has a closed ICU with intensivists on hand 24/7. So, procedures or codes are not required.
We are entertaining candidates looking for full-time, part-time, and PRN shifts.
We use EPIC EMR and have access to our internal informatics platform.

Living and Working in Buffalo:

Buffalo, New York, is a great place to live due to its vibrant cultural scene, diverse neighborhoods, and affordable cost of living. Residents enjoy a rich history, with architectural landmarks, an abundance of parks, and proximity to the Great Lakes, offering a mix of recreational opportunities and a strong sense of community.

Compensation:

The base salary for days is $140k—$150k, and for nights, it is $170k
- We are offering a commencement bonus of $25,000 for the nocturnist position.
- Both positions have an opportunity for bonuses based on performance and growth.

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Our values in action

Uncompromising Care:

You deliver thoughtful, evidence-based care across diverse inpatient populations. We support you with tools and workflows that enhance your clinical impact because every patient deserves excellence.
Collaboration:

You are part of a tightly integrated team of APPs and physicians who work in partnership with nurses, specialists, and case managers to ensure coordinated, efficient care throughout the hospital stay.
Accountability:

You lead with intention, owning your role in shaping patient care, mentoring peers, and contributing to performance across key metrics like length of stay, readmissions, and patient satisfaction.
Ingenuity & Empathy:

You bring steady leadership and innovative thinking to complex clinical and operational challenges, balancing precision with compassion for patients, families, and your team.

Career Path

Trainee
Practicing
Single-site Leadership
Multi-site Leadership
Specialty Leadership

Trainee :
Start your journey as a new graduate or transition to an unfamiliar role by completing a structured clinical training program focused on developing essential competencies for high-quality patient care. This training is supplemented by a self-directed didactic curriculum to build a knowledge base and support ongoing professional growth.
Practicing :
Continue your career as a practicing clinician by continually expanding your clinical expertise and delivering exemplary patient care. Develop foundational leadership skills and contribute to organizational excellence by engaging in committees and supporting the implementation of quality improvement initiatives.
Single-site Leadership :
Assume leadership responsibilities at the practice level as a Lead Advanced Practice Provider, Associate Medical Director, or Medical Director. In these roles, you will oversee clinical teams, collaborate with hospital partners, and ensure both operational and clinical excellence within a single-site setting.
Multi-site Leadership :
Expand your impact by supporting multiple practices as a Regional or Divisional Lead Advanced Practice Provider. These roles emphasize the recruitment and retention of Advanced Practice Providers and facilitate team integration initiatives.
Specialty Leadership :
Advance to senior leadership as Chief Advanced Practice Officer, where you will collaborate with service line leaders to influence organizational programs and lead initiatives that develop team-based care models on a national scale.

Hear from our team

“Our advanced practice providers work in a team-based care model alongside their physician colleagues. They're driving the care for their patients, but at the same time, they have that physician collaborator there. If they have a question, if they need another set of eyes on the patient, the physician is there to do that. This provides our advanced practice providers with the support needed to practice at the top of their license.”

April Burke,
Chief Advanced Practice Officer