Job Summary:

The mission of SUNY Upstate Medical University is to improve the health of the communities we serve through Education, Biomedical Research, and Health Care.  Beyond our downtown campus, we provide care through our clinics and offices across the greater Syracuse area.

 In support of our continued growth and expansion we are seeking highly motivated Advanced Practice Providers to be a part of Upstate’s APP Fellowship Program at the regions only Level 1 Trauma Center.

This 12-month post-graduate fellowship is designed for Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants who are seeking advanced training in Acute Care Hospital Medicine. The program welcomes both recent graduates and experienced APP's who wish to deepen their expertise in the management of patients with acute, complex medical needs.

The fellowship begins with a comprehensive 1-month orientation to ensure a smooth transition into the clinical environment, followed by an immersive 12-month curriculum focused on developing strong clinical, diagnostic, and decision-making skills in acute care settings.

Key Program highlights & responsibilities:

• Learning will be completed through clinical immersion, didactic lectures, simulation and self-guided learning.
• APP fellows will be integrated into multidisciplinary teams with various types of learners. 
• Fellows will learn to conduct comprehensive assessments, diagnosis, management, treatment/interventions, interpret laboratory tests & diagnostic studies, and arrange referrals, consultations, and therapeutic services.
• Comprehensive documentation in the EHR
• Establish safe and appropriate discharge plans
• Build and maintain strong relationships with patients, families, referring physicians, and all members of the health care team.

As an APP, you will be an integral member of the hospital medicine multidisciplinary healthcare team, demonstrating professionalism, leadership, and a commitment to Upstate’s mission, vision, and values, while adhering to all institutional policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
• Current NYS Licensure or Registration as a NP or PA
• National Certification eligible
• Have a NPI number and be Medicare enrolled with a Medicare Identification Number (or PTAN) (or eligible for Medicare Enrollment within 6 months of hire)
• CPR-BLS Certification required at the time of appointment.

Work Days:

• Ability to work rotating days, weekends, holidays
• Will rotate with other fellows to provide 7-day per week coverage
• Work 10 and 12-hour days

Message to Applicants:

Post-Fellowship Opportunities
Upon successful completion of the fellowship, selected fellows may have the opportunity to participate in up to two months of additional post-fellowship training in specialized areas such as Medical-Cardiology, Emergency Medicine, Hematology-Oncology, Procedural Medicine, Neuro-Stroke, and other disciplines as scheduling permits.

Recruitment Office: Human Resources