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Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant, Clinical Instructor, Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology (81

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Stony Brook University
Location
Flowerfield, NY
Closing date
Sep 24, 2021

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Nurse Practitoner/Physician Assistant, Clinical Instructor, Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology (81553)
Location: Stony Brook, New York
Open Date: Sep 12, 2021
Deadline: Oct 12, 2021 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description
Stony Brook University School of Medicine of the State University of New York invites applications for the positions of Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant in the division of Gastroenterology.

This position serves as a healthcare professional who, under the direction and supervision of a licensed physician, will provide care to patients seen at the Stony Brook Medicine division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology ambulatory office, located at 3 Technology Drive in East Setauket, NY. The physician extender is expected to maintain and enhance a current level of knowledge relative to professional practice, as well as meet the requirements necessary for licensure and certification. The following duties will be expected:
  • Care for patients with a variety of acute and chronic liver diseases, including but not limited to viral hepatitis, cirrhosis and fatty liver disease.
  • Conduct teaching visits for patients at the initiation of antiviral therapy, and monitoring for symptoms, complications, and lab abnormalities for the duration of antiviral therapy.
  • Complete training for the performance of Transient Elastography (FibroScan), as well as acquire competence in the interpretation of the various methods of non-invasive liver fibrosis assessment.
  • Assist in obtaining approval for antiviral therapy, communication with insurance companies and specialty pharmacies.
  • Conduct comprehensive or episodic assessments of patients recently admitted to the hospital floors and/or emergency room with basic gastroenterological disorders.
  • Establish a medical diagnosis, order and evaluate diagnostic studies, & prescribe and regulate medications.
  • Assess and/or manage follow-up plans within the protocols and practice plans approved by the supervising physician.
  • Record and document health appraisal data necessary to maintain , coordinate and expedite required services.
  • Maintain ongoing, daily communication with the physician collaborator.
  • Act as a resource and consultant to healthcare staff.
  • Other duties as assigned.

    Qualifications
    Required Qualifications:

    Physician Assistant: NYS license and certification as a Physician Assistant. Bachelors degree from an accredited school of Physician Assistants.

    Nurse Practitioner: NYS license and certification as a Nurse Practitioner. Masters degree in nursing or completion of a course for a Nurse Practitioner.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    At least one year of clinical experience working as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner. Previous experience working in gastroenterology, internal medicine, or general surgery. Work experience in gastroenterology with emphasis on outpatient/ambulatory care of patients with liver disease.

    Application Instructions
    To apply, visit http://apply.interfolio.com/94064.

    All application materials must be submitted online. Please use the Apply Now button to begin your application. For technical support, please visit Interfolio's Support Site (https://support.interfolio.com/) or reach out to their Scholar Service Team at help@interfollio.com or (877) 997-8807.

    For questions regarding this position, please contact Dr. Jonathan Buscaglia at 631-444-2119.

    Special Notes

    Non-Tenure Track position. FLSA Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA.

    Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible.

    Campus Description

    Long Island's premier academic medical center, Stony Brook Medicine, represents Stony Brook University's entire medical enterprise and integrates all of Stony Brook's health-related initiatives: education, research and patient care. It encompasses Stony Brook University Hospital, Stony Brook Children's Hospital, the five Health Sciences schools - Dental Medicine, Health Technology and Management, Medicine, Nursing and Social Welfare - as well as the major centers and institutes, programs and more than 50 community-based healthcare settings throughout Suffolk County. With 624 beds, Stony Brook University Hospital serves as Suffolk County's only tertiary care center and Regional Trauma Center. Stony Brook Children's, with more than 180 pediatric specialists in 30 specialties, offers the most advanced pediatric specialty care in the region. In the Medical and Research Translation (MART) building, two floors are occupied by Stony Brook University Cancer Centers outpatient services, and four floors are devoted to cancer research. Diversity, equity and inclusion are essential core values at Stony Brook Medicine. We believe we do our best and most impactful work when we leverage our diverse, equitable and inclusive perspectives. We are proud to recruit and hire talented people from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences.

    The selected candidate must successfully clear a background investigation.

    In accordance with the Title II Crime Awareness and Security Act, a copy of our crime statistics is available upon request . It can also be viewed online at the University Police website at http://www.stonybrook.edu/police.

    Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning, and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information,veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.

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