"Mid-Level Practitioner"

Job Description

The mid-level practitioner is a 9-month full-time academic year position responsible for providing primary care to the SU student population under the supervision of the Medical Director. Duties include assessment, diagnoses, treatment and follow up for common primary care diagnosis seen in college health. The mid-level practitioner will refer to specialists and outside medical facilities when necessary. The mid-level practitioner will consult with the Medical Director and collaborate with other practitioners as needed, to assure comprehensive care is provided.

The mid-level practitioner will engage in campus health promotion and medical education activities. When possible, the mid-level practitioner will show a willingness to precept PA/NP students and/or collaborate with faculty/staff/students on clinical projects. This position should always be expanding his/her knowledge base and stay up-to-date on current best practices, by participating in relevant continuing education. Participation in provider meetings and serving on relevant committees is expected. Must work well with other Barnes staff and maintain current state licensure and national certification.

Education and Experience

• Candidate must have graduated from either an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program and be currently licensed as a physician assistant/nurse practitioner in good standing to practice in New York State.
• Current NCCPA board certification as a physician assistant or ANCC/AANP board certification as a nurse practitioner.
• Three (3) plus years of experience.
• Candidate must have experience working with a culturally diverse population.
• Experience working with college population preferred.

Skills and Knowledge

• Candidate must have expert knowledge in, and be able to assess, diagnose, treat, and provide follow up to students presenting with medical diagnosis commonly afflicting college students. Examples include: uncomplicated psychiatric conditions, womens health issues, sexual health concerns, and communicable diseases.
• Candidate must collaborate well with Barnes Center, Health staff, outside medical providers, mental health providers, healthcare facilities, the County Health Department and members of the campus community.
• This position requires some limited on-call duties, evenings and occasional weekends during the academic year.
• Candidate must have experience working with a culturally diverse population.
• Experience working with college population preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, treat and follow up patients for medical illnesses/injuries. This can include gender affirming care, Pre Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP), treatment of latent Tuberculosis (TB), IUD placements, and Nexplanon placements.
• Attend appropriate meetings and serve on committees and work collaboratively with other SUHS staff in collaborative efforts to improving efficiency and quality of care provided to students.
• Participation in Syracuse University Health Services Peer Review and QI/QA studies.
• Engage in continuing education to stay current on best practices and fulfill and maintain state licensure and national certification.

About Syracuse University

Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings, and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and over 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.

The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs offered across the Universitys 13 schools and colleges; over 15,000 undergraduates and over 6,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit http://www.syracuse.edu.

To apply, visit https://www.sujobopps.com/postings/110735.