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