Job Summary:

SUNY Upstate Medical University is seeking highly skilled and motivated Advanced Practice Provider to serve in a full-time role to provide care to patients with the Hepatobiliary 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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Primarily provide Inpatient coverage with a First Assist component and cross training to the Outpatient Clinic.
• Conduct Inpatient encounters at the SUNY Upstate Downtown campus providing education to and interfacing with primary teams, patients, and families prior to discharge.
• Assess and evaluate patients, order and interpret laboratory tests & diagnostic studies, and arrange referrals, consultations, and therapeutic services.
• 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 hepatobiliary 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 Physician Assistant (or graduated from an accredited PA program) or Nurse Practitioner, or eligible by time of appointment.
• Nurse Practitioner with RNFA, or eligible to complete RNFA within 1 year of appointment.
• NYS Licensed/Registered 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 Certification required at the time of appointment.
• Must successfully pass pre-employment and credentialing clearances.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2 years Surgical Oncology or General Surgery First-Assist experience.
• 2 years APP Inpatient Surgical experience.

Work Days:

Primarily Day shift with rotational Weekend and Holiday coverage. Evening and Night shifts maybe be required based on operational needs.

Shifts may range from 8 to 12-hour shifts.

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.

**Posting minimum qualifications have updated to eligible to complete RNFA within year of appointment.**

Recruitment Office: Human Resources