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Fast Track - Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner

  • Syracuse
  • Nurse Practitioners & Physician Assistants
  • Full-time
  • Opening on: Jun 22 2026
  • Emergency Medicine
  • MedBest
  • Nurse Practitioner, L5-L6
  • 90098
  • N/A
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Job Summary: -Evaluate and manage patients with low- to moderate-acuity conditions
- Perform focused histories and physical examinations
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests (labs, imaging, etc.)
- Perform common procedures (e.g., suturing, abscess drainage, splinting)
- Initiate appropriate treatment plans and prescribe medications
- Ensure timely disposition (discharge or escalation of care)
- Document all patient care accurately in the EMR
- Collaborate with ED physicians, nursing, and ancillary staff Minimum Qualifications:

NYS licensed/registered NP or PA required (NYS NP specialty area of certification must be consistent with practice). Must have NPI number and be Medicare Enrolled with Medicare Identification Number (or PTAN) OR be eligible for Medicare Enrollment at time of hire (eligibility criteria for NP requires National Certification through AANP or ANCC, and Master's Degree) (eligibility criteria for PA requires graduation from an accredited PA program and National Certification through NCCPA). Initial certification must be present at time of hire. Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross is required.

-DEA certification (or ability to obtain)
-Strong clinical decision-making and multitasking skills

Preferred Qualifications:

Minimum 1 year of clinical experience preferred (Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care, or Primary Care) - / WILLING TO TRAIN A NEW GRADUATE

- Prior experience in Emergency Department Fast Track or Urgent Care
- Proficiency in minor procedures and rapid patient turnover
- Comfort with high-volume environments and multitasking

Work Days:

12 hour shifts

Message to Applicants:

Our benefits package includes health, dental and vision insurance, eligibility for employer 401k funding after 1 year (3% quarterly/5% annual on vesting schedule), tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off, including vacation and personal time, paid sick leave, holidays and floating holidays

L5-L6: $99,000 - $165,000

Please note the salary information shown is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as internal equity, market and business considerations. The salary range depicted is based on full time, 1.0 FTE and would be prorated accordingly for less than 1.0 FTE.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability or other protected classes under State and Federal law.

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