Job Summary:

The Advanced Practice Provider will work with the collaborating physician to provide care for Hematology/Oncology patients at the Upstate Cancer Center.

As an Upstate Cancer Center APP you will be responsible for:

Comprehensive health assessments, conducting follow-up visits.

Initiating, and completing treatment plans and continuing chemotherapy treatments.

Managing the in-basket and ensuring quality care of this patient population.

Submitting prescription refills, disability paperwork, treatment plan signing and infusion coverage.

Ordering interventions based on clinical assessments.

Consult with physician for abnormal findings as appropriate and assist in planning and ordering care and treatment for patients requiring triage.

APP will actively participate in quality improvements working on teams and committees.

Minimum Qualifications:

NYS licensed/registered NP or PA required. Master’s Degree as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant & current National Certification consistent to the clinical practice also 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

Prior experience in specialty area preferred.

Work Days:

Monday - Friday, Days

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.

• Well-being plans that include Adoption Assistance, Student Loan Relief Services, Tuition Reimbursement, and an Employee Assistance Program.

• Retirement options with employer contributions, plus additional voluntary retirement savings plans.

Recruitment Office: Human Resources

Executive Order:

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.