Nurse Practitioner for the World Trade Center Health Program-Commack/Westbury

Stony Brook University; Commack (NY); On-site; USD 128,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Stony Brook University in Commack, NY is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to support the WTCHP, delivering comprehensive care to 9/11 responders and coordinating within a patient-centered team. The role emphasizes monitoring, treatment, and collaboration in a dynamic clinical setting.

The incumbent will utilize Cerner EMR, may travel between Westbury and Commack, and could require occasional evenings or Saturdays. A NY RN license and 1 year NP experience are required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree (foreign equivalent or higher) in Nursing.
• License to practice as an RN in New York State.
• One year of full-time Nurse Practitioner experience in general internal medicine.

Responsibilities

• Conduct monitoring examinations for WTC Monitoring Program patients under supervision.
• Provide treatment for WTC conditions and make referrals to other providers.
• Perform administrative tasks and maintain charting in Cerner EMR.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner

Internal Medicine

Clinical Experience

Team Collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Nursing

Tools

Cerner EMR

Job description

Required Qualifications (as Evidenced By An Attached Resume)

Master's degree (foreign equivalent or higher) in Nursing. In lieu of a Master’s degree (foreign equivalent or higher), the combination of the Nurse Practitioner course completion and certification as a Nurse Practitioner may be considered. A license to practice as a Registered Nurse in New York State. One (1) year of full-time work experience as a Nurse Practitioner in general internal medicine.

Preferred Qualifications

Doctor of Nursing Practice - DNP (or foreign equivalent). One (1) year of full-time Clinical experience in Primary Care, Internal Medicine and/or Emergency Medicine as a Nurse Practitioner. One (1) year of Clinical experience in an Outpatient Program and/or providing psychiatric services in a primary care setting. Experience working with patients that have mood and anxiety disorders including PTSD and cognitive impairments. Knowledge of WTC Health Program and its processes.

Brief Description Of Duties

The Stony Brook WTC Health Program offers comprehensive, integrative healthcare of 9/11-related illnesses for WTC disaster responders. Integral to our mission of patient-centered care is an enduring support community, advocacy for our 9/11 responders, and cutting-edge research efforts. The incumbent must possess excellent organizational and communication skills.

Duties

• Conduct monitoring examinations for the WTC Monitoring Program patients under the supervision of the Associate Medical Director or designee. Provide treatment to WTC Program patients for WTC covered conditions including but not limited to aero digestive diseases and psychological and social problems. Actively participate in our Collaborative Care Model of healthcare delivery. Make referrals as appropriate to other healthcare providers and/or consult with physicians for further definitive therapy.
• Perform necessary administrative duties associated with the WTC program including but not limited to completing final letters, Worker’s Compensation, SSI (supplemental security income), LODI (line of duty injury), attorney- requested forms, letters, as well as certification for WTC-related illnesses, which is required of member services. Work with Cerner electronic medical records system for all patients charting documentation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Special Notes

The Research Foundation of SUNY is a private educational corporation. Employment is subject to the Research Foundation policies and procedures, sponsor guidelines and the availability of funding. FLSA Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. Minimum salary threshold must be met to maintain FLSA exemption.

For this position, we are unable to sponsor candidates for work visas.

• The incumbent must be willing to work and travel between the Westbury and Commack clinic locations. Occasional Evenings and Saturdays will be required.

Resume/CV and cover letter should be included with the online application.

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Primary Location

US-NY-Commack

Department/Hiring Area

Dept of Med - WTCHP

Schedule

Full-time

Posting Start Date

Oct 16, 2026

Posting End Date

Oct 30, 2026, 10:59:00 PM

Salary

$128,000-$140,000

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Grade

E79

SBU Area

The Research Foundation for The State University of New York at Stony Brook