Hospitalist Advanced Practice Provider II (Per Diem)

About the role

Provides evaluation, treatment, and management of acute and chronic phases of illness in patients at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center; management includes assessment of physical symptoms, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, developing treatment plans, and prescribing medications. Provides continued care throughout the patient's medical journey. Educates and mentors Advanced Practice Provider I and additional clinical staff including, nursing, residents, fellows, and other healthcare interns and students. Characteristic of the position is the short, unscheduled notice associated with reporting for duty, the variable nature of the hours worked per payroll period and temporary nature of appointments to this title and the fact that this is a non-benefit earning title.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, treat, and manage acute and chronic phases of illness in patients
• Assess physical symptoms, order and interpret diagnostic tests, develop treatment plans, and prescribe medications
• Provide continued care throughout the patient's medical journey
• Educate and mentor Advanced Practice Provider I and additional clinical staff including nursing, residents, fellows, and other healthcare interns and students
• Report for duty on short, unscheduled notice with variable hours per payroll period

Qualifications

Two educational pathways are accepted:

Nurse Practitioner Pathway:

• License to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of New York
• Current New York State Nurse Practitioner certification
• Certification or eligibility for certification as a Nurse Practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center or other national certifying body recognized by Health Care Financing Administration (HCFA)
• Master's or higher-level degree in Nursing
• Must obtain certification as a Nurse Practitioner by ANCC or other HCFA-recognized body within 9 months of appointment (Medicare requirement)

Physician Assistant Pathway:

• License to practice as a Physician Assistant in the State of New York
• Certification as a Physician Assistant by the National Commission for Certification of Physicians Assistants (NCCPA) or other national certifying body recognized by the New York State Education Department
• Bachelor's or higher-level degree in Physician Assistant Studies, or Bachelor's or higher-level degree and completion of a Physician Assistant Certificate Program recognized by the New York State Education Department