Master's Degree as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (or accredited PA program graduate)
NYS Licensed/Registered NP or PA
Current National Certification relevant to clinical practice
NPI number and Medicare enrollment (or eligible within 6 months)
CPR-BLS Certification at appointment
Successful completion of pre-employment and credentialing clearances
Minimum 1 year of APP experience
Responsibilities
Conduct outpatient encounters at the Rheumatology Clinic, providing patient education and interfacing with primary teams
Assess and evaluate patients, order and interpret lab tests and diagnostic studies
Arrange referrals, consultations, and therapeutic services
Build and maintain relationships with patients, families, and referring physicians
Demonstrate professionalism and leadership as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team
Benefits
Generous paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick days
Choice of several outstanding health insurance benefits
Well-being plans including Adoption Assistance, Student Loan Relief Services, and Tuition Assistance
Retirement options with employer contributions and additional voluntary savings plans
Full Job Description
Job Summary:
SUNY Upstate Medical is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Advanced Practice Provider who will provide care to patients at the Rheumatology Ambulatory Clinic at University Health Care Clinic (UHCC) Downtown.
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct outpatient encounters at UHCC outpatient Rheumatology Clinic, 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 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).
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.
At least 1 year of APP experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in Rheumatology
Work Days:
Monday-Friday Days, with Rotation to Weekends & Holidays.
Shifts 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.
Well-being plans that include Adoption Assistance, Student Loan Relief Services, Tuition Assistance, and an Employee Assistance Program.
Retirement options with employer contributions, plus additional voluntary retirement savings plans.
Recruitment Office: Human Resources
About Upstate Medical University
The State University of New York Upstate Medical University is a public medical school in Syracuse, New York. Founded in 1834, Upstate is the 15th oldest medical school in the United States and is the only medical school in Central New York. The university is part of the State University of New York system.
SUNY Upstate is an upper-division transfer and doctoral university with degree-granting programs in the Norton College of Medicine, College of Health Professions, College of Graduate Studies and the College of Nursing.
As one of only 140 academic medical centers in the United States, the Upstate University Health System serves over 1.8 million people annually, often the most seriously ill and injured. Its facilities include Upstate University Hospital, the region's only Level 1 trauma and burn center; Upstate Community Hospital; Golisano Children's Hospital; Upstate Brain & Spine Center; Upstate Heart and Vascular Center; Upstate Cancer Center; and other satellite sites in Central New York.
Part of the SUNY system since 1950, Upstate is located in the heart of downtown Syracuse next to Syracuse University. Many of Upstate's faculty provide patient care, teach, and conduct research at the University Hospital.
Upstate provides 10,959 jobs, making it Central New York's largest employer. The university adds more than $2.5 billion to the state economy annually. Nearly 7,900 SUNY Upstate alumni physicians are licensed in the United States and they generate more than $24.8 billion in economic activity and support or employ nearly 132,354 employees.
