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Inpatient Specialty Consult APP-Per Diem
- Syracuse
- Nurse Practitioners & Physician Assistants
- PerDiem
- Opening on: Jul 13 2026
- APS Inpatient
- State of New York
- TH Physicians Assistant 2, NSSL4
- 89303
- UUP (State University Professional Services Unit)
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Job Summary:
Upstate is seeking an Inpatient Specialty Consult APP to serve in a Per Diem role to support staffing needs across the Palliative Care and Wounds Teams, including coverage for leave, schedule gaps and continued service growth. APP will provided coverage at Upstate''s Downtown and Community Campuses.
Position is based in a Level I Trauma Center that provides Critical Care and services to patients across a 17+ County Region. Scheduling is determined based on operational needs. Upstate operates 24 hours a day/Seven days a week, providing continuous care to our region.
Key Responsibilities:
- Focus on symptom management and work with the primary team to support emotional, spiritual and cultural needs and as well as focusing on maximizing functional status.
- Provide expert level clinical care & coordination of care via a full range of services that will improve quality of patient care.
- Assessing & evaluating patients, communication with interdisciplinary team members and maintaining outstanding relationships with families, referring physicians & all members of the health care team.
As an APP, you will be an integral member of the multidisciplinary healthcare team, demonstrating professionalism, leadership, and a commitment to Upstate's mission, vision, and values, while adhering to all institutional policies and procedures.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Master's Degree as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (or graduated from an accredited PA program).
- NYS Licensed/Registered NP or PA.
- Current National Certification consistent to the clinical practice.
- Prescriptive authority (DEA license)
- Have a NPI number and be Medicare enrolled with a Medicare Identification Number (or PTAN) (or eligible for Medicare Enrollment within 6 months of hire.
- CPR-BLS Certification required at the time of appointment.
- Must successfully pass pre-employment and credentialing clearances.
Preferred Qualifications:
Palliative Care Experience, ACHPN
Work Days:
Rotational coverage for Day and Evening shifts, including Weekends and Holidays.
Shifts may range from 8 to 12-Hour shifts based on operational needs.
Message to Applicants:
Per Diem is a Temporary UUP Appointment.
Recruitment Office: Human Resources
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SUNY Upstate Medical University