Advanced Practice Provider (APP) – High-Resolution Anoscopy (HRA) Program

100 Albany Med Health System; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 117,766 - 138,548; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent health care coverage with no copay

Support programs for wellbeing

Job summary

Albany Med Health System in Albany, NY is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider to deliver High-Resolution Anoscopy services in the General Surgery Division. This role requires collaboration with the surgical team and involves performing diagnostic evaluations and patient education.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree, possesses current NYS licensure as an NP or PA, and has excellent communication skills. Comprehensive benefits including healthcare coverage are offered.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
• Current NYS licensure as an NP or PA.
• National certification applicable (ANCC, AANP, NCCPA).
• BLS and ACLS certification.
• Strong ability to work independently while collaborating within a surgical team.

Responsibilities

• Perform High-Resolution Anoscopy (HRA) for inpatient and outpatient populations.
• Conduct diagnostic evaluations for patients with abnormal anal Pap smears.
• Collaborate directly with the General Surgery team to support patient care.
• Document all clinical activities and patient care plans in the EMR.
• Participate in the development and launch of HRA screening program.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Clinical judgment

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree from accredited NP or PA program

Current NYS licensure as NP or PA

National certification (ANCC, AANP, NCCPA)

BLS and ACLS certification

Job description

Position Summary

Department/Unit: General Surgery
Work Shift: Day (United States of America)
Salary Range: $117,766–$138,548

Albany Medical Center is launching a new clinical service within the General Surgery Division to provide High-Resolution Anoscopy (HRA) as an in-house diagnostic and therapeutic offering. The Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA) will play a key role in establishing and delivering this service.

Essential Responsibilities

• Perform High-Resolution Anoscopy (HRA) for inpatient and outpatient populations in accordance with AMC protocols.
• Conduct diagnostic evaluations for patients with abnormal anal Pap smears or high risk for anal dysplasia or malignancy.
• Assist in clinical decision‑making regarding potential endo‑mucosal and rectal resections when indicated.
• Collaborate directly with the General Surgery team to support continuity of patient care.
• Provide pre‑procedure and post‑procedure education, counseling, and follow‑up.
• Document all clinical activities, findings, and patient care plans in the EMR in a timely and accurate manner.
• Participate in the development and launch of AMC’s new HRA screening program, supporting workflow design, patient flow, referral pathways, and scheduling processes.
• Partner with Infectious Disease, Primary Care, and other referral sources for coordinated patient care.
• Assist in establishing clinical protocols, patient education materials, and quality standards.
• Complete formal training through the International Anal Neoplastic Society (IANS) Clinical Workshop to gain competency in HRA.
• Participate in ongoing education to maintain procedural quality and emerging best practices.
• Work closely with the Surgical team, Nursing, Infectious Disease, and ancillary staff to ensure seamless care coordination.
• Maintain clear, consistent communication with referring providers to support continuity of care and patient satisfaction.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and case discussions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
• Current NYS licensure as an NP or PA.
• National certification applicable (ANCC, AANP, NCCPA).
• BLS and ACLS certification.
• Excellent communication, clinical judgment, and procedural skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating within a surgical team environment.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in general surgery, colorectal surgery, infectious disease, oncology, or procedural‑based care.
• Prior experience working with immunocompromised or HIV‑positive patient populations.
• Procedural experience (colposcopy, anoscopy, endoscopic skills, etc.) strongly preferred but not required.

Program Rationale & Impact

• Early detection of anal dysplasia and malignancy in high‑risk patient populations.
• Improved long‑term survival outcomes through earlier intervention and surgical planning.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by reducing the need for external referrals.
• Recapturing patients currently referred to out‑of‑system providers, strengthening AMC’s regional competitiveness.

Benefits

• Excellent health care coverage with no copay at Albany Medical Center providers.
• A wide array of services and programs to support emotional, physical, and mental wellbeing.

Company Policies

• Access to sensitive information will be based on a “need to know” and the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties.
• Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish the intended purpose.
• Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Health System policies and standards, shall be made to ensure data confidentiality and security.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Albany Med Health System is an equal opportunity employer.