Allergy, Immunology and Rheumatology (AIR) Clinical Rheumatology - Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant

University of Rochester•City of Rochester, NY

11d•$98,508 - $132,995•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a full-time (40 hours/week, Monday-Friday, daytime hours) position for a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or Physician Assistant (PA) within the rapidly growing Allergy, Immunology, and Rheumatology (AIR) division. The role focuses on the longitudinal care of established adult patients (age 18+) with rheumatologic conditions in a physician-led, team-based clinical practice. The primary practice location will be Rochester, NY and/or Canandaigua, NY, with occasional travel to regional sites (Geneseo) as needed. Opportunities exist for participation in quality improvement activities, education of trainees, and CME. Structured rheumatology orientation, training, and APP mentoring are provided. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent communication, clinical judgment, and critical thinking skills, with the ability to work both independently and within a team.

Requirements

Master's degree as a Nurse Practitioner (for NP role).
Completion of an ARC-PA approved Physician Assistant program (for PA role).
Active New York State Registered Nurse license in good standing (for NP role).
Active New York State Nurse Practitioner licensure in good standing (for NP role).
Active New York State Physician Assistant licensure in good standing (for PA role).
Current national certification as an Nurse Practitioner (for NP role).
Current national certification as a Physician Assistant by NCCPA (for PA role).
BLS certification.
Demonstrate excellent communication, clinical judgment, and critical thinking skills.
Ability to work both independently and in a physician-led team-based setting.
NPs and PAs will demonstrate clinical competence, superior verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal effectiveness and customer relation skills, computer competence and must have an active desire to learn.
The APP will participate in the education of learners (students and new employees), using clinical learning experiences, knowledge sharing and skill training.

Nice To Haves

Prior rheumatology experience is preferred but not required.
Motivated new NP/PA graduates will be considered.
Qualified candidates with prior leadership experience or a strong interest in leadership development may be considered for a Division Lead APP role.

Responsibilities

Evaluation and management of established adult patients (age 18+) with acute and chronic rheumatologic conditions.
Providing onsite coverage for subcutaneous immunotherapy clinics and infusion services.
Ordering and interpretation of laboratory and diagnostic studies.
Medication management and monitoring.
Patient education.
Communication of test results and treatment recommendations.
Coordination of care with supervising physicians and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
Participation in department/division-based initiatives, quality improvement activities, education of trainees and new team members, and CME activities.
Potential consideration for a Division Lead APP role for qualified candidates with prior leadership experience or a strong interest in leadership development.