Family Nurse Practitioner

About the role

MD Hyperbaric is a network of clinics offering physician-supervised hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) to various patient populations in the Northeast. The Staten Island location focuses on HBOT for individuals recovering from radiation-related tissue injuries, patients with sudden sensorineural hearing loss (ISSHL), and others.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial patient evaluations for HBOT appropriateness, including reviewing health history, vitals, and referring physician notes
• Supervise all HBOT sessions onsite; maintain physical presence in the facility throughout chamber operation
• Document each session with a signed clinical progress note
• Communicate with referring radiation oncologists, ENTs, and PCPs on patient progress
• Maintain and support listed safety protocols
• Participate in quality assurance and clinical protocol development as the program grows
• Support collaborative referral relationships with local practices

Requirements

• Active New York State NP license in good standing
• Board certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
• Minimum 2 years of post-certification clinical practice; 3,600+ hours strongly preferred (NY full practice authority threshold)
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Completion of UHMS-approved Introductory Course in Hyperbaric Medicine (40-hour course) prior to treating insured patients
• NY State prescriptive authority

Preferred Qualifications

• Clinical background in hyperbaric medicine, oncology, wound care, ENT, or critical care
• ACHRN (Advanced Certified Hyperbaric Registered Nurse) certification or active pursuit
• Prior experience working with commercial insurance prior authorization processes
• Familiarity with hyperbaric medicine principles, chamber operation, or HBOT clinical protocols
• Experience working with radiation oncology or head and neck cancer patient populations