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Per Diem Hospitalist Advanced Practice Provider

  • Syracuse
  • Nurse Practitioners & Physician Assistants
  • PerDiem
  • Opening on: Oct 21 2026
  • APS Inpatient
  • State of New York
  • TH Nurse Practitioner NSSL4/Physician Assistant NSSL4
  • 91593
  • UUP (State University Professional Services Unit)

Job Summary:

SUNY Upstate is seeking a highly motivated  Advanced Practice Provider who will serve as a Per Diem APP for the Hospital Medicine Team providing care to patients at both SUNY Upstate Downtown and Community Campuses.

This 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:

  • Conduct Inpatient encounters, 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 Department of Hospital Medicine’s Advanced Practice Provider 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:

  • 1 year or more of APP experience.
  • Master’s Degree as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (or graduated from an accredited PA program).
  • 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:

Prior experience in Hospital Medicine or Internal Medicine

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:

  • Position is a Per Diem temporary appointment.

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.

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