Advanced Practice Team Leader

SUNY Upstate Medical University; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Health insurance benefits

Retirement options

Job summary

SUNY Upstate Medical University is seeking an Advanced Practice Team Leader to guide APP services across ambulatory, medicine and critical care. The role emphasizes clinical leadership, program oversight, and collaboration with physicians and nursing leaders to ensure safe, evidence-based care.

The position requires strategic oversight of 24/7/365 APP operations, staffing, onboarding, and performance initiatives, with a focus on improving quality and patient outcomes in a busy academic medical

Qualifications

• Master’s degree as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
• Current NYS Licensure/Registration as NP or PA.
• National Certification aligned to the clinical practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert level clinical care and coordination of care.
• Supervise APP service lines and align with physicians and nursing leadership.
• Oversee scheduling, onboarding, orientation, and performance evaluations.

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Clinical coordination

Education

Master’s Degree NP/PA

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Summary:

SUNY Upstate Advanced Practice is leading many new programs and initiatives that require Leadership support.Currently seeking highly motivated Advanced Practice Providers to support openings in Ambulatory, Medicine and Critical Care withclinical needs of various clinical service lines, support onboarding & facilitate orientation, complete performance programs & evaluations, scheduling, monitor quality performance, and further assuring safe, evidence-based care.

The APP Team Leader will supervise multiple service lines in similar specialties, responsible for the direction of clinical, operational and administrative initiatives of the APP service in collaboration with physician and nursing leaders. The Team Lead will have 24/7/365 accountability and oversight of the APP team. The APP Team Lead will maintain clinical practice in their area of specialty.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing expert level clinical care & coordination of care via a full range of services that will improve quality of patient care.
• Assessing & evaluating patients, ordering appropriate laboratory testing & diagnostic studies, arranging for referrals, testing, consultation & therapeutic services.
• Maintaining outstanding relationships with families, referring physicians & 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).
• Current NYS Licensure or Registration as a 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.
• 3+ years of experience as an NP or PA required.
• Demonstrated leadership experience.
• Excellent communication, organization and computer skills with proficiency and expert knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required.

Preferred Qualifications:

1-2 years experience as an APP Clinical Lead (formal or informal), Clinical Advancement Program (CAP) Certified and formal leadership training.

Work Days:

Monday - Friday, with rotational coverage for Day, Evening, and Night shift, including Weekends and Holidays.

Shifts may range from 8 to 12-hour shifts. Scheduling 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 and Well-being plans that include Student Loan Relief Services, Tuition Assistance, Adoption Assistance and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Retirement options with employer contributions, plus additional voluntary retirement savings plans.

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