Pediatric Neurology APP

Upstate; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Student loan relief

Job summary

SUNY Upstate Medical University seeks a Pediatric Neurology Advanced Practice Provider (APP) for full-time ambulatory care in the Outpatient Pediatric Neurology Clinic. The role involves expert clinical care, family coordination, and working within a multidisciplinary team in a Level I trauma center region.

Responsibilities include evaluating patients with epilepsy, movement disorders, and other chronic neurologic conditions, ordering studies, referrals, and maintaining strong family-provider

Qualifications

• Master’s degree as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant or eligible by time of appointment.
• NYS Licensed/Registered NP or PA.
• Current National Certification consistent with clinical practice.
• Have an NPI number and be Medicare enrolled (or eligible within 6 months).
• CPR-BLS Certification required at appointment.
• Must pass pre-employment and credentialing clearances.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert level clinical care and coordination of care across ambulatory pediatric neurology services.
• Assess patients, order labs, tests, referrals, tests and therapeutic services.
• Build and maintain relationships with families, referring physicians and health care team.

Education

Master’s Degree (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant)

Job description

Pediatric Neurology APP

• Syracuse
• Nurse Practitioners & Practitioner Assistants
• Full-time
• Opening on: Jul 20 2026
• APS Ambulatory
• State of New York
• TH Nurse Practitioner NSSL4/Physician Assistant NSSL4
• 90490
• UUP (State University Professional Services Unit)

Job Summary:

SUNY Upstate Medical University is seeking highly skilled and motivated Advanced Practice Providers to serve in a full-time role to provide care to patients in the Pediatric Neurology Clinic providing Ambulatory coverage in the Outpatient setting.

Common conditions treated include: Epilepsy, Movement Disorders, Neuro-Anatomic Abnormalities, Ketogenic Diet Medication Management, Tics and Tourette's and other Chronic Neurologic Pathology.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing 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.
• Build and maintain outstanding relationships with families, referring physicians and all members of the health care team.

As an APP, you will be an integral member of the Department of Hospital Pediatric Neurology Advanced Practice Provider 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) or eligible by time of appointment.
• NYS Licensed/Registered 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.
• Must successfully pass pre-employment and credentialing clearances.

Preferred Qualifications:

Pediatric and/or Neurology experience preferred.

Work Days:

Full-time, Monday - Friday, Days with Holiday rotation. 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.

Positions are based in a Level I Trauma Center that provides Critical Care and services to patients across a 17+ County Region. Scheduling is determined based on operational needs. Upstate operates 24 hours a day/Seven days a week, providing continuous care to our region.

Recruitment Office: Human Resources