Per Diem Advanced Practice Provider | Orthopedic Oncology Operating Room

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center•New York, NY

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursue our mission at MSK and around the globe. Exciting Opportunity at MSK: Join our dynamic team of over 900 dedicated Advanced Practice Providers! At Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering compassionate, cutting-edge cancer care while working alongside a world-class multidisciplinary team. Role Overview We are seeking a Per Diem Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join our Orthopedic Oncology Operating Room team. In this role, you'll provide first assist support for orthopedic oncology surgical procedures, working closely with orthopedic surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses, and perioperative staff to deliver exceptional surgical care. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced surgical APP with a passion for orthopedic surgery and the operating room. You'll contribute to complex oncologic procedures while ensuring high-quality, patient-centered perioperative care.

Requirements

For Physician Assistants: Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
For Physician Assistants: NCCPA certification
For Physician Assistants: Active New York State license (or eligibility)
For Physician Assistants: Experience as a surgical first assist in the operating room
For Physician Assistants: BLS certification
For Nurse Practitioners: Current New York State RN and NP licenses
For Nurse Practitioners: Current New York State NP licensure with the ability to treat pediatric patients
For Nurse Practitioners: Master's degree in Nursing
For Nurse Practitioners: National NP certification
For Nurse Practitioners: Prescriptive privileges (or eligibility)
For Nurse Practitioners: RNFA certification and operating room first assist experience required
For Nurse Practitioners: BLS certification
Technical Excellence: Strong operative and perioperative skills with the ability to function effectively in a fast-paced surgical environment.
Collaborative Teamwork: Works seamlessly with surgeons, anesthesia providers, nursing staff, and multidisciplinary teams to provide exceptional patient care.
Adaptability: Thrives in a dynamic operating room environment while maintaining attention to detail and patient safety.

Nice To Haves

For Physician Assistants: orthopedic and/or orthopedic oncology experience preferred
For Physician Assistants: ACLS preferred
For Nurse Practitioners: orthopedic and/or orthopedic oncology experience preferred
For Nurse Practitioners: ACLS preferred

Responsibilities

Provide first assist support for orthopedic oncology surgical procedures.
Work closely with orthopedic surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses, and perioperative staff to deliver exceptional surgical care.
Contribute to complex oncologic procedures.
Ensure high-quality, patient-centered perioperative care.