ADVANCED PRACTICE PROVIDER - RHEUMATOLOGY

Overview

Our ADVANCED PRACTICE PROVIDER - RHEUMATOLOGY are clinical innovators who utilize the scientific process and national standards as a framework for providing extraordinary care while functioning within scope of practice and as part of a collaborative team with physicians and other team members. They serve as clinicians, health care researchers, professional educators, interdisciplinary consultants, and patient advocates.

Success Profile

We’ve identified several ADVANCED PRACTICE PROVIDER - RHEUMATOLOGY personality traits that best fit within our organizational infrastructure, company culture, and shared values. Are you a match?

• Collaborative
• Communicator
• Compassionate
• Results-Driven
• Strategic
• Clinical Excellence

Culture

At Cooper University Health Care, we’ve built an environment where everyone is passionate about learning, healing, and service. Making this mission a reality means cultivating supportive, inspiration-focused conversations between our team members at every level. We’re proud of the purpose-driven culture our team shares, and the outcomes it produces for our patients.

Employee Voices

• 403(b): As a way to jumpstart your retirement savings, Cooper University Health Care will have 3% of your compensation automatically deducted from your pay each payroll period and contributed to your account under the plan with Fidelity Investments.
• Medical/Dental: Cooper offers multiple health plans through Independence Administrators (IA) which give you expanded access through the national Blue Card PPO program. Cooper offers dental benefits through Delta Dental PPO Plus Premier and Sun Life DMO.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Cooper University Health Care believes that ongoing education is important, both personally and professionally. If you are a benefit eligible, full-time, or part-time team member authorized to work at least 20 hours per week, you are eligible for Tuition Assistance.
• Professional Development: There are many opportunities to get involved in precepting, mentorship, research, Interprofessional education, grand rounds and presentations.
• APP Symposium Committee: Cooper APPs host an annual APP Symposium, an in person educational event. This is a great way to continue your education, sharpen our presentation skills and network with colleagues.

Responsibilities

The Cooper Bone and Joint Institute is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our growing Rheumatology team. This position offers the opportunity to work collaboratively with board-certified rheumatologists in the care of patients with a wide range of autoimmune and inflammatory musculoskeletal conditions.

The APP will play a key role in the ongoing management of patients with established rheumatologic diagnoses, including monitoring disease progression, managing treatment plans, ordering and interpreting laboratory and diagnostic studies, and coordinating comprehensive care. This role supports improved patient access and continuity of care while helping expand the capacity of our Rheumatology program.

The ideal candidate will be a team-oriented clinician with strong clinical judgment, excellent communication skills, and an interest in the long-term management of complex chronic conditions within a multidisciplinary care environment.

Experience Required

Orthopedic experience is highly preferred.

Education Requirements

Successful completion of an accredited Physician Assistant Program or a Master's in Nursing.

Licenses/Certifications Required

• New Jersey Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner (RN) Licensure
• American Heart Association BLS
• Physician Assistant - NCCPA

Special Requirements

• Scheduled Days / Hours: Full time
• The New Jersey Pay Transparency Act requires disclosure of the pay range for this position.

Pay Range

A salary offer will vary based on the job role, candidate experience, qualifications, internal pay equity and market data.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Cooper University Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to equal employment opportunity for all team members. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, or any other status protected by law or regulation. To request reasonable accommodation, contact talent-acquisition@cooperhealth.edu