Medical ICU Advanced Practice Provider

Upstate; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance benefits

Retirement options

Job summary

SUNY Upstate Medical University is seeking highly skilled Advanced Practice Providers to join the Medical Intensive Care Unit Team 3. The APP-led MICU team provides 24/7 coverage for ICU and Stepdown patients across the Upstate Medical Center Downtown Campus.

As an integral MICU member, you will demonstrate professionalism, leadership, and a commitment to Upstate’s mission and values while adhering to institutional policies and procedures. Scheduling includes days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree as a Physician Assistant (or eligible).
• Current NYS Licensure/Registration as PA or NP.
• Current National Certification appropriate to practice.
• NPI number and Medicare enrollment (or eligible within 6 months).
• CPR-BLS certification at appointment time.
• Must pass credentialing clearances.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent Critical Care and Stepdown management for MICU patients.
• Assess and order/interpret tests, arrange referrals and consultations.
• Perform bedside procedures as needed.
• Build strong relationships with patients, families and health team.
• Rotating shifts including days, nights, weekends, holidays.

Skills

Critical Care

Bedside procedures

Education

Master’s Degree as a Physician Assistant

Job description

Job Summary:

SUNY Upstate Medical University is seeking highly skilled and motivated Advanced Practice Providers to join the Medical Intensive Care Unit Team 3!

As a part of Upstate’s APP Team development of the Medical ICU, the APP-led MICU team provides comprehensive 24/7 coverage to ICU and Stepdown patients throughout the Upstate Medical Center Downtown Campus.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide independent Critical Care and Stepdown management for MICU patients
• Assess and evaluate patients, order and interpret laboratory tests & diagnostic studies, and arrange referrals, consultations, and therapeutic services.
• Perform appropriate bedside procedures.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with patients, families, physicians, residents, fellows and all members of the health care team to ensure open communication and appropriate care coordination.
• Rotating shifts to include Days, Nights, Weekends and Holidays

As an APP, you will be an integral member of the MICU 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 Physician Assistant (or graduated from an accredited PA program) or eligible by time of appointment.
• Current NYS Licensure or Registration as a PA or NP.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1 year or more of experience in a Critical Care APP role.
• 1 year or more of experience with Bedside procedures.

Work Days:

Role requires 24/7 independent APP coverage. Including: Days, Nights, rotating Weekends, rotating Holidays, and future On-Call needs.

Scheduling is determined based on operational needs.

Upstate is a Level I Trauma Center that provides Critical Care and services to patients across a 17+ County Region. Upstate operates 24 hours a day/Seven days a week, providing continuous care to our region.

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.

Recruitment Office: Human Resources