ID-Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistant (APP), Medicine

Position Summary
The UBMD Internal Medicine Division of Infectious Disease is seeking applicants for a full-time Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant ( APP ) . The APP functions within their scope of practice as a healthcare provider working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary health team to provide comprehensive care to patients and families across practice settings. They demonstrate a high degree of clinical expertise in working with patients with acute and chronic illnesses commonly encountered within the clinical specialty and practice setting. They are responsible for: Assessment diagnosis treatment management education health promotion and care coordination for patients. The APP demonstrates an advanced level of medical/nursing clinical knowledge communication and interdisciplinary collaboration professionalism and systems based practice. The APP will work with administrative nursing physician and other staff to assure safe effective quality patient care. The APP will provide care within their scope of practice as outlined by applicable state law licensing regulations institutional policy privileges and practice agreements. Patient Care Provides care that is patient and family centered compassionate appropriate and effective for the promotion of health prevention of illness and treatment of disease throughout the lifespan. Facilitates consistent coordinated care and clear communication among all members of the healthcare team. Incorporates the patient and family in care planning and treatment across settings. Serves as an advocate for patients and families in navigating the health care system. We are committed to a professional environment that is positive respectful cohesive and supportive of cultural and individual differences in the service of our clinical and academic goals. About The University at Buffalo The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is one of Americas leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo. University at Buffalo and UBMD IM DBA as AMS is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and in keeping with our commitment welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Minimum Qualifications
Masters Degree in accredited NP/PA program Current NYS license DEA and Board Certification

Preferred Qualifications
Infectious disease experience preferred minimum of 5 years in primary care can be substituted. EMR experience required. Must have ability to work independently be flexible demonstrate judgment and initiative while operating during demanding situations.