Neuroscience Per Diem Advanced Practice Provider

Upstate; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 96,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

Upstate is seeking a Neuroscience Per Diem Advanced Practice Provider to cover Neuro ICU at the Downtown Campus in Syracuse. The role requires inpatient, per diem coverage with weekend shifts and collaboration within a SUNY Upstate health system team.

Minimum qualifications include a Master’s degree as an NP or PA, NYS licensure, and current national certification. Per Diem shifts offer flexible scheduling and ongoing credentialing within the healthcare network.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in nursing or physician assistant scope.
• Current NYS license as NP or PA.
• National certification appropriate to practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert-level clinical care and coordination for neuro inpatient services.
• Assess patients, order tests, arrange referrals and therapeutic services.
• Maintain strong relationships with families, referring physicians, and health care team.

Skills

Critical care

Neurology experience

Inpatient coordination

Education

Master’s degree NP/PA

NYS NP/PA license

National certification

Job description

Neuroscience Per Diem Advanced Practice Provider

• Syracuse

• Nurse Practitioners & Physician Assistants

• PerDiem

• Opening on: Nov 5 2025

• APS Inpatient
• State of New York
• TH Nurse Practitioner NSSL4/Physician Assistant NSSL4
• 87148
• UUP (State University Professional Services Unit)

Job Summary:

The Neuroscience Advanced Practice Provider will serve in a Per Diem role to primarily provide care to patients on the Neuro ICU service. The APP will provide inpatient coverage at Upstate Downtown Campus.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide expert level clinical care and coordination of care via a full range of services that will improve quality of patient care.
• Assessing and evaluating patients, ordering appropriate laboratory testing and diagnostic studies, arranging for referrals, testing, consultation and therapeutic services.
• Maintaining outstanding relationships with families, referring physicians and all members of the health care team.

As an SUNY Upstate 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).

NYS Licensed/Registered NP or PA.

Current National Certification consistent to the clinical practice.

NYS licensed/registered NP or PA required. 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:

Two years of Critical Care and Neurology experience preferred.

Work Days:

Per Diem, at least two weekend shifts per month.

Recruitment Office: Human Resources