Position Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Emergency Department Advanced Practice Provider (APP) (Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner) to join our team in Auburn, NY, serving a rural community in the Finger Lakes region. This role provides the opportunity to deliver comprehensive, full-scope emergency care, including patient evaluation, diagnostics, procedures, care coordination, and patient education. Our ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, demonstrates strong clinical judgment, and is committed to providing patient-centered care across all age groups.

Schedule:

• Shifts available: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM or 2:00 PM – 2:00 AM, 7 days per week.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Systematically evaluate patients by obtaining comprehensive health histories, performing physical examinations, and identifying relevant clinical signs and symptoms.
• Perform, document, and dictate patient assessments, procedures, and progress notes accurately within the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Develop differential diagnoses and formulate individualized treatment plans based on clinical findings.
• Write orders, initiate appropriate diagnostic testing, and implement treatment plans within the APP scope of practice.
• Present pertinent clinical information and recommendations to attending physicians and collaborate with multidisciplinary team members.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans based on patient response, diagnostic results, and interdisciplinary input.
• Perform emergency department procedures, including laceration repair, wound care, incision and drainage, splinting of fractures and minor extremity injuries, and other procedures within credentialed privileges.
• Recognize and respond appropriately to medical emergencies, critical changes in patient condition, and complications requiring escalation of care.
• Provide patient and family education regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, rehabilitation, and discharge instructions.
• Coordinate patient care, including consultations, admissions, transfers, and follow-up recommendations.
• Participate in patient care conferences, rounds, quality improvement initiatives, and multidisciplinary meetings.
• Maintain current knowledge of disease processes, pathophysiology, evidence-based practice, and emerging trends in emergency medicine.
• Deliver culturally competent, age-appropriate care to pediatric, adult, and geriatric patient populations.
• Utilize hospital resources, community services, and information technology to support optimal patient outcomes.
• Foster effective communication with patients, families, physicians, nursing staff, consultants, and ancillary departments.
• Adhere to all hospital policies, regulatory requirements, and professional standards of practice.

Qualifications:

• Current New York State licensure (or eligibility) as a Physician Assistant (PA-C) or Nurse Practitioner (NP).
• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program.
• National board certification appropriate to the profession.
• Emergency Medicine or Urgent Care experience preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications are preferred.
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, and organizational skills.

Why Join Our Team?

• Gain hands-on rural emergency medicine experience across a wide range of cases.
• Supportive, collaborative, and experienced ED team.
• Flexible scheduling for work-life balance.
• Competitive compensation and benefits (where applicable).
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the health of a close-knit community.

Compensation: $70.00–$85.00 per hour, based on experience (DOE).