Surgical Specialty Advanced Practice Provider

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:

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  Cover Burn Surgery, Trauma Surgery and Acute Care Surgery in a Float Capacity.

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  Conduct Inpatient and Outpatient encounters at the Downtown campus, providing education to and interfacing with primary teams, patients, and families prior to discharge.

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  Assess and evaluate patients, order and interpret laboratory tests & diagnostic studies, and arrange referrals, consultations, and therapeutic services.

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  Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure adherence to quality metrics, optimize patient throughput, and facilitate timely and efficient patient discharges.

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  Build and maintain strong relationships with patients, families, referring physicians, and all members of the health care team.

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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:

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  Master’s Degree as a Physician Assistant (or graduated from an accredited PA program) or eligible by time of appointment.

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  Current NYS Licensure or Registration as a PA or NP.

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  Current National Certification consistent to the clinical practice.

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  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)

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  CPR-BLS Certification required at the time of appointment.

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  Must successfully pass pre-employment and credentialing clearances.

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Preferred Qualifications:

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  Experience in a Surgical Subspecialty

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  Experience in Acute Care

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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:

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  Generous paid time off program that includes vacation, holidays, and sick days.

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  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.

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  Retirement options with employer contributions, plus additional voluntary retirement savings plans.

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Recruitment Office: Human Resources