Heart Failure Clinical APP
- Syracuse
- Nurse Practitioners & Physician Assistants
- Full-time
- Opening on: Sep 18 2026
- APS Ambulatory
- State of New York
- TH Nurse Practitioner NSSL4/Physician Assistant NSSL4
- 90982
- UUP (State University Professional Services Unit)
Job Summary:
SUNY Upstate Medical University is seeking highly skilled and motivated Heart Failure (HF) Clinic Advanced Practice Provider to serve in a full-time capacity to provide expert level care to patients in the Outpatient setting at the Upstate Heart Failure Clinic within the Nappi Wellness Center.
Key Responsibilities:
- Providing expert level clinical care & coordination of care via a full range of services that will improve the quality of patient care.
- Assessing & evaluating patients, ordering appropriate laboratory testing & diagnostic studies, arranging for referrals, testing, consultation & therapeutic services, and
- Maintaining outstanding relationships with families, referring physicians & all members of the Health Care Team.
Position is based in a Level I Trauma Center that provides Critical Care and services to patients across a 17+ County Region. Scheduling is determined based on operational needs. Upstate operates 24 hours a day/Seven days a week, providing continuous care to our region.
As an APP, you will be an integral member of the 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 (or graduated from an accredited PA program).
- Current NYS Licensure or Registration as a NP or PA.
- Current National Certification consistent to the clinical practice.
- 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 and ACLS Certifications required at the time of appointment.
- Two years of provider-level Cardiology experience required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience treating Heart Failure strongly preferred.
Familiarity with Implanted Cardiac Devices (pacers, defibrillators, monitors) and advanced HF therapies is desirable.
Work Days:
Monday – Friday, Days with Holiday rotation. Scheduling based on operational needs.
Message to Applicants:
In return for your dedication and commitment to provide outstanding care you’ll receive:
- Generous paid time off program that includes vacation, holidays, and sick days.
- Choice of several outstanding health insurance benefits and Well-being plans that include Student Loan Relief Services, Tuition Assistance, Adoption Assistance and an Employee Assistance Program.
- Retirement options with employer contributions, plus additional voluntary retirement savings plans.
Recruitment Office: Human Resources
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.
