Location: City of Syracuse

Job Summary

Suny Upstate Medical University is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Advanced Practice Provider to join the Upstate Rheumatology Outpatient Clinic located within the Upstate Health Care Center at 90 Presidential Plaza. The clinic is part of a Level I Trauma Center that provides critical care and services to patients across a 17‑county region. Scheduling is based on operational needs; the clinic operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct outpatient rheumatology patient encounters, providing education to patients and families and coordinating with primary teams.
Assess and evaluate patients; order and interpret laboratory tests and diagnostic studies; arrange referrals, consultations, and therapeutic services.
Build and maintain strong relationships with patients, families, referring physicians, and all members of the health care team.

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s Degree as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, or graduate from an accredited PA program before appointment.
New York State licensed or registered NP or PA.
Current national certification consistent with clinical practice.
Have an NPI number and be Medicare enrolled with a Medicare identification number (or will become Medicare eligible within six months of hire).
CPR‑BLS certification required at time of appointment.
Must successfully pass pre‑employment and credentialing clearances.

Preferred Qualifications

One or more years of experience in primary care or rheumatology.

Work Days

Monday through Friday, days with holiday rotation. Scheduling based on operational needs.

Benefits

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 and additional voluntary retirement savings plans.

Recruitment Office:
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