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Full-time Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Medical Oncology - Vassar Brothers Medical Center (75 minutes north of New York City)

Vassar Brothers Medical Center, located in Poughkeepsie, New York, just 75 minutes north of New York City, is seeking a primarily outpatient Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to work in collaboration with its growing Medical Oncology team. This position will coordinate, oversee and provide advanced nursing care to medical oncology patients.

Job Highlights

•       Works collaboratively with physicians and nurses and is responsible for providing comprehensive care to patients.
•       Conducts comprehensive and episodic heath history and physical assessment of patients.
•       Oversees treatment infusions and supportive care needs.
•       Writes orders within the limits of the practice agreement.
•       Maintains clinical documentation according to group practice.
•       Participates in clinical quality and research as needed.
•       Educates patients, families and caregivers on treatment plans.
•       Participates in learning opportunities.

Vassar BrothersMedical Centeris a 365-bed facility that has served New York’s Mid-Hudson Valley since 1887. Overlooking the beautiful Hudson River in the city of Poughkeepsie, NY, Vassar has established centers of excellence in cardiac services, cancer care and women and children’s health services. This is an extraordinary time forthe hospitalwith new ACGME-accredited residency programs and planning is underway for the Marist-Nuvance Health Medical School. Additionally, a new state-of-the-art patient pavilion which features all private rooms. 

The Hudson Valley boasts a terrific quality of life. From hiking, biking, and boating, to cafes, art galleries, and local farmers markets, this beautiful suburban location offers endless ways to spend your leisure time. Excellent housing and outstanding schools can be found throughout the region. 

The Mid-Hudson Valley is also home to many fine colleges and universities, including Vassar College, Bard College, Marist College, SUNY New Paltz, and the Culinary Institute of America. Only 75 minutes north of New York City, the area offers easy commuter access to the city via Metro North Rail Road and Amtrak rail lines. Our vibrant cities and picturesque villages interweave culture, history and recreation in one of the country’s most livable locations. Northwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians. 

Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York State’s largest private employer with over 104,000 employees — including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners — who are working to change health care for the better.  

For more information or to apply for this position, please contact Jennifer Riccardi, Physician Recruiter, via email jennifer.riccardi@nuvancehealth.org

We are a Section 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization and therefore eligible employees may qualify for forgiveness of certain federal student loans under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Qualified Applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other classification protected under applicable Federal, State or Local law.

Salary Range: $120,000/yr.-$170,000/yr. (commensurate with experience) 

EOE, including disability/vets.

We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact Human Resources at 203-739-7330 (for reasonable accommodation requests only). Please provide all information requested to assure that you are considered for current or future opportunities.