Anal Dysplasia Clinic - Colorectal Surgery (Ambulatory) - Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

University of Rochester•City of Rochester, NY

7d•$98,010 - $137,218•Onsite

About The Position

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive. Located in western New York, Rochester is our namesake and our home. One of the world’s leading research universities, Rochester has a long tradition of breaking boundaries—always pushing and questioning, learning and unlearning. We transform ideas into enterprises that create value and make the world ever better. If you’re looking for a career in higher education or health care, the University of Rochester may offer the perfect opportunity for your background and goals. At the University of Rochester, we are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture and are united by a strong commitment to be ever better—Meliora. It is an ideal that informs our shared mission to ensure all members of our community feel safe, respected, included, and valued.

Requirements

The position requires certification and licensure in NYS as a Nurse Practitioner.
Requires a Master's Degree in Nursing or related field and an active New York State license in good standing.
Physician Assistant requires completion of an AMA approved Physician Assistant program, licensure in good standing, and certified as a registered Physician Assistant.
Nurse Practitioner Require a Master's degree as a Nurse Practitioner, an active New York State Registered Nurse license in good standing, an active New York State Nurse Practitioner licensure in good standing and current national certification as an Nurse Practitioner.
Physician Assistant Required completion of an ARC-PA approved Physician Assistant program, an active New York State Physician Assistant licensure in good standing and current national certification as a Physician Assistant by NCCPA (National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants)
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.

Responsibilities

NP/PA FT day position available
Exciting opportunity to join the Colorectal Surgery team working primarily in the well-established and growing Anal Dysplasia sub-specialty clinic.
APP will complete training course sponsored by the Division through the Internation Anal Neoplasia Society (IANS) to perform High Resolution Anoscopy (HRA) on patients at risk for HPV-associated anogenital diseases such as anal cancer, anal dysplasia, and anal condyloma.
Will also work collaboratively with our general outpatient Colorectal Surgery team consisting of Advanced Practice Providers, Support Staff, and Surgeons to provide optimal outcomes for patients with a variety of conditions.
Needs to be willing to care for varied patient population and demonstrate decisive judgment and ability to work at top of licensure.
In addition to performing HRA, responsibilities in the Dysplasia Clinic include performing biopsies and Hyfrecation treatments, interpreting pathology/cytology reports, obtaining detailed patient histories, performing human papillomavirus teaching and risk reduction counseling.
General Colorectal responsibilities to include assisting Surgeons in the outpatient clinic, independent clinical practice and performing in-office procedures such as I&D and standard anoscopy.
New hire will be responsible for managing patients with anorectal disorders, Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD), Colorectal Cancer, and assessing patients in our Colorectal Physiology Center (CPC) for fecal incontinence and defecatory dysfunction.
Emphasis on implementing a treatment plan, pre-operative and post-operative surgical care, and helping patients adhere to our Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocol.
The APP will participate in the education of learners (students and new employees), using clinical learning experiences, knowledge sharing and skill training.