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Surgical Specialty Advanced Practice Provider

  • Syracuse
  • Nurse Practitioners & Physician Assistants
  • Full-time
  • Opening on: Aug 28 2026
  • APS Inpatient
  • State of New York
  • TH Nurse Practitioner NSSL4/Physician Assistant NSSL4
  • 90924
  • UUP (State University Professional Services Unit)
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Job Summary:

SUNY Upstate Medical University is seeking highly skilled and motivated Advanced Practice Provider to join the Upstate Surgical Team to provide service in a full time Surgical Specialty Float role.

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:

  • Cover Burn Surgery, Trauma Surgery and Acute Care Surgery in a Float Capacity.
  • Conduct Inpatient and Outpatient encounters at the 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.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure adherence to quality metrics, optimize patient throughput, and facilitate timely and efficient patient discharges.
  • 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 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 Physician Assistant (or graduated from an accredited PA program) or eligible by time of appointment.
  • Current NYS Licensure or Registration as a PA or NP.
  • 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:

  • Experience in a Surgical Subspecialty
  • Experience in Acute Care

Work Days:

Monday-Friday, Days and Evenings, with Weekend and Holiday rotations. 

Coverage 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.

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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