Thoracic/Foregut- Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant

University of Rochester • City of Rochester, NY

4d • $98,010 - $137,218

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. NP/PA Two thoracic advanced practice provider positions are currently available. One full time outpatient/ ambulatory position as well as one full time inpatient APP position. See separate job descriptions below: FT position, inpatient, days and weekends Exciting opportunity for an expanding practice! Thoracic surgery encompasses surgery on the chest wall and organs contained within the thoracic cavity. Foregut surgery addresses problems in the esophagus, stomach and proximal intestine. It is a diverse population and is an amazing opportunity to an APP that wants to work within a truly collaborative environment, caring for a wide variety of pre and post- operative patients from reflux disease to oncology needs. As part of our collaborative team, you’ll work alongside surgeons, nurses, APPs, and other specialists in a supportive environment that values professional growth and shared decision-making. We are seeking an enthusiastic, detail-oriented APP to provide day to day inpatient care including patient education, discharge planning and continuity of care. There is also opportunity for thoracic based procedures (such as pleural drain placements and thoracenteses) for the right candidate. Take advantage of our shadow opportunity to truly get a feel of our team. New graduates welcomed however experience is preferred. FT position, outpatient, days Exciting opportunity for an expanding practice! Thoracic surgery encompasses surgery on the chest wall and organs contained within the thoracic cavity. Foregut surgery addresses problems in the esophagus, stomach and proximal intestine. It is a diverse population and is an amazing opportunity to an APP that wants to work within a truly collaborative environment, caring for a wide variety of patients from reflux disease to oncology needs. We are seeking an energetic APP to help cultivate clinical and procedural skills, examples include but are not limited to providing and facilitation of care through broader access, surgical candidacy, survivorship clinics, acute surgical clinics, feeding tube management, and drain management. We have a unique care and delivery model that requires expert practice for both acute hospitalized patients, post-surgical, oncology surveillance and survivorship. We have a dedicated orientation process that is tailored to the meet the individual needs of the APP, that includes 1:1 time routinely with our Attending’s for case and radiology review. Take advantage of our shadow opportunity to truly get a feel of our team. New graduates welcomed.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• experience is preferred

Responsibilities

• provide day to day inpatient care including patient education, discharge planning and continuity of care
• opportunity for thoracic based procedures (such as pleural drain placements and thoracenteses) for the right candidate
• help cultivate clinical and procedural skills, examples include but are not limited to providing and facilitation of care through broader access, surgical candidacy, survivorship clinics, acute surgical clinics, feeding tube management, and drain management
• expert practice for both acute hospitalized patients, post-surgical, oncology surveillance and survivorship
• participate in the education of learners (students and new employees), using clinical learning experiences, knowledge sharing and skill training

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees