Active NYS license as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner
Bachelor's or equivalent degree in Physician Assistant studies or completed Nurse Practitioner program
Current certification by the appropriate professional body (AANPCB or ANCC for NPs; NCCPA for PAs)
Successful completion of relevant pharmacology coursework for NPs
Current CPR certification
Responsibilities
Conduct thorough patient evaluations and health histories
Manage treatment plans for hematologic and oncologic patients
Monitor patients receiving chemotherapy and immunotherapy
Order and interpret necessary laboratory and diagnostic tests
Provide comprehensive symptom management and supportive care
Benefits
Flexible scheduling with options for a 3- or 4-day work week
Primarily outpatient practice with a Monday-Friday schedule
No evening or weekend office hours with minimal shared on-call responsibilities
Collaborative work environment with a supportive team of specialists
Full Job Description
Upstate Hematology Oncology is seeking a compassionate and motivated Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our growing team. This position offers the opportunity to provide high-quality care to adult patients with hematologic and oncologic conditions while working alongside experienced specialists in a collaborative and supportive environment.
Previous experience in oncology preferred.
Position Details
Full-time position with flexible scheduling options (including 3- or 4-day work week)
Primarily outpatient practice
Monday-Friday schedule
No evening or weekend office hours, providers participate in shared rotating call (minimal)
Collaborative physician and APP team
Responsibilities
Conduct patient evaluations, histories, and physical examinations
Manage patients with hematologic disorders and cancer diagnoses
Monitor patients undergoing chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and other treatments
Order and interpret laboratory and diagnostic studies
Provide symptom management and supportive care
License and active registration as a physician assistant or registered nurse/nurse practitioner in New York State.
Physician Assistant:
Bachelor's or equivalent degree in physician assistant studies and successful completion of physician assistant training program approved by the NYS Department of Education or accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, or a program that is determined by the Department to be the substantial equivalent of a licensure qualifying or accredited program.
Attainment of passing grade on the Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination administered by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
Current certification by National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
Current CPR certification.
Nurse Practitioner:
Successful completion of and graduation from a nurse practitioner education program acceptable to NYSED.
Current certification as a nurse practitioner by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB) or the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
Successful completion of pharmacology coursework acceptable to NYSED.
Current CPR certification.
About Community Care Physicians
Community Care Physicians (CCP) is a multi-specialty medical group that provides primary care, specialty care, and urgent care services to patients in the Capital Region of New York. The group has over 250 providers and 60 locations, and offers a wide range of services, including family medicine, pediatrics, internal medicine, cardiology, neurology, and more. CCP is committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care, and has a strong reputation for excellence in the community. The group is also involved in research and education, and has partnerships with local hospitals and healthcare organizations.
