Addiction NP/PA Fellow

Upstate Medical University; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 75,392 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Upstate Medical University in Syracuse is offering a temporary, 6-month training program focused on substance use disorders. This role includes engaging with patients in community homeless shelters and receiving clinical supervision by Upstate Faculty.

Candidates must be NYS licensed NP or PA, possess a Master's Degree, and have relevant certifications. This program aims to improve health outcomes in underserved populations with hands-on training in innovative care practices.

Qualifications

• NYS licensed/registered NP or PA required.
• Must have NPI number and Medicare Enrollment.
• Current BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with patients in community homeless shelters.
• Participate in outpatient and community work with underserved populations.
• Receive close supervision and didactic material from Upstate Faculty.

Skills

Patient care delivery

Psychotherapy

Psychiatric medication management

Harm reduction practices

Buprenorphine maintenance

Education

Master's Degree

National Certification through AANP or ANCC for NP

Graduation from an accredited PA program for PA

Job description

Job Summary

This is a temporary, 6-month training program in collaboration with NYS OASAS and Farnham Family Services.

These will be 4 day a week clinical, 1 day didactic positions. Outpatient and community work with underserved populations. Candidates will work directly with patients in community homeless shelters. NP and PA candidates will learn how to deliver care for patients with substance use and co-occurring disorders. Candidates will learn psychotherapy, psychiatric medication management, harm reduction, and buprenorphine maintenance. Close supervision and didactic material is provided by Upstate Faculty.

Minimum Qualifications

NYS licensed/registered NP or PA required (NYS NP specialty area of certification must be consistent with practice). Must have NPI number and be Medicare Enrolled with Medicare Identification Number (or PTAN). Eligibility criteria for NP requires National Certification through AANP or ANCC, and Master's Degree. Eligibility criteria for PA requires graduation from an accredited PA program and National Certification through NCCPA. Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross is required.

Preferred Qualifications

Work Days:

• Monday - Friday daytime hours

Message To Applicants

In synchrony with SUNY Upstate's Mission to improve the health of the communities we serve through education, biomedical research and patient care, the mission of Upstate Addiction Medicine/ Crouse Health is to improve the health of the communities we serve by working together with all members of our community to enhance health and to assist those battling substance use disorders. The program's research is designed to study this field to lead to innovations for optimal care of patients at Upstate and disseminate this information to our colleagues.

L4: $75,392 - $100,000

Recruitment Office: MedBest Medical Management