Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant, Clinical Instructor, Internal Medicine, Hematology & Oncology (195717)

Stony Brook University; Stony Brook (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Stony Brook University is seeking a Clinical Instructor – Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for the Stony Brook Cancer Center within the Medicine division. The role focuses on independent patient assessments in the outpatient setting and coordination of complex cancer care, including cellular therapy and clinical trials.

The incumbent will educate patients, screen for eligibility, manage chemotherapy-related issues, and support survivorship and transition planning.

Qualifications

• Non-Tenure Track position.
• FLSA Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA.

Responsibilities

• Independently assess and evaluate follow up solid tumor patients at the outpatient clinic of Stony Brook Cancer Center.
• Assist with coordination of treatment for patients receiving cellular therapy including tumor infiltrating lymphocytes for the treatment of cancer.
• This will include assisting with patient education and consenting as well as assist with eligibility screening.
• Perform physical exams and procedures related to patient participation on clinical trials.
• Present, discuss, and consent patients to appropriate clinical trials.
• Review, evaluate, and make recommendations regarding laboratory findings for patients.
• Manage complications of chemotherapy including writing chemotherapy orders.
• Manage outpatient phone calls including toxicity assessments and recommendations.
• Follow-up with patients regarding laboratory and radiology tests by telephone or in person.
• Provide coverage and management for sick walk-ins.
• Educate patients and family members regarding breast cancer management and treatment.
• Assist in transition of care planning.
• Provide survivorship and long-term follow-up for cancer patients.
• Demonstrate skills in collaboration, teamwork and problem solving to achieve goals.
• Knowledge of basic software packages and hospital information systems (EMR).
• Additional responsibilities may also be required as the position evolves over time.

Job description

Location

Stony Brook, New York

Open Date

Nov 09, 2026

Application Deadline

Dec 09, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description

Campus Description: Long Island's premier academic medical center, Stony Brook Medicine represents Stony Brook University's entire medical enterprise and serves Stony Brook University Hospital, Suffolk County's only tertiary care center and Regional Trauma Center.

Descriptive Title: Clinical Instructor - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for Stony Brook Cancer Center Department: Medicine - Division of Hematology & Oncology Responsibilities & Requirements: The APP will report to the Division Chief of Hematology/Oncology.

Responsibilities may include all or some of the following:

• Independently assess and evaluate follow up solid tumor patients at the outpatient clinic of Stony Brook Cancer Center.
• Assist with coordination of treatment for patients receiving cellular therapy including tumor infiltrating lymphocytes for the treatment of cancer.
• This will include assisting with patient education and consenting as well as assist with eligibility screening.
• Perform physical exams and procedures related to patient participation on clinical trials.
• Present, discuss, and consent patients to appropriate clinical trials.
• Review, evaluate, and make recommendations regarding laboratory findings for patients.
• Manage complications of chemotherapy including writing chemotherapy orders.
• Manage outpatient phone calls including toxicity assessments and recommendations.
• Follow-up with patients regarding laboratory and radiology tests by telephone or in person.
• Provide coverage and management for sick walk-ins.
• Educate patients and family members regarding breast cancer management and treatment.
• Assist in transition of care planning.
• Provide survivorship and long-term follow-up for cancer patients.
• Demonstrate skills in collaboration, teamwork and problem solving to achieve goals.
• Knowledge of basic software packages and hospital information systems (EMR).
• Additional responsibilities may also be required as the position evolves over time.

Special Notes

• Non-Tenure Track position.
• FLSA Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA.

Anticipated Start Date

As soon as possible.

Campus Description

Long Island's premier academic medical center, Stony Brook Medicine, represents Stony Brook University's entire medical enterprise and integrates all of Stony Brook's health-related initiatives: education, research and patient care. It encompasses Stony Brook University Hospital, Stony Brook Children's Hospital, the five Health Sciences schools -- Dental Medicine, Health Professions, Medicine, Nursing and Social Welfare -- as well as the major centers and institutes, programs and more than 50 community-based healthcare settings throughout Suffolk County. With 624 beds, Stony Brook University Hospital serves as Suffolk County's only tertiary care center and Regional Trauma Center. Stony Brook Children's, with more than 180 pediatric specialists in 30 specialties, offers the most advanced pediatric specialty care in the region. In the Medical and Research Translation (MART) building, two floors are occupied by Stony Brook University Cancer Center's outpatient services, and four floors are devoted to cancer research. Diversity, equity and inclusion are essential core values at Stony Brook Medicine. We believe we do our best and most impactful work when we leverage our diverse, equitable and inclusive perspectives. We are proud to recruit and hire talented people from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences.

The selected candidate must successfully clear a background investigation. In accordance with the Title II Crime Awareness and Security Act, a copy of our crime statistics is available upon request. It can also be viewed online at the University Police website at http://www.stonybrook.edu/police

Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning, and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information,veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.

Contact Information

For questions regarding this position, please contact Dr. Yvonne Saenger at 631-444-3557.