Department/Unit:
General Surgery
Work Shift:
Day (United States of America)
Salary Range:
Albany Medical Center is launching a new clinical service within the General Surgery Division to provide High-Resolution Anoscopy (HRA) as an in-house diagnostic and therapeutic offering. This service will reduce external referrals, improve access to care, and expand the division’s procedural capabilities for both inpatient and outpatient populations.
The Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA) will play a key role in establishing and delivering this service. The APP will work directly with physicians to perform HRA screenings, manage follow-up care, and support the long-term monitoring of high-risk patients, including those who are HIV-positive or immunocompromised.
Salary Range: $117,766- $138,548
Essential Responsibilities
Clinical Duties
Perform High-Resolution Anoscopy (HRA) for inpatient and outpatient populationsin accordance withAMC protocols.
Conduct diagnostic evaluations for patients with abnormal anal Pap smears or athigh riskfor anal dysplasia or malignancy.
Assistin clinical decision-makingregardingpotential endo mucosal and rectal resections whenindicated
Collaborate directly with the General Surgery team to support the continuity of patient care.
Provide pre-procedure and post-procedure education, counseling, and follow-up.
Document all clinical activities, findings, and patient care plans in the EMR in a timely and accurate manner.
Program Development
Participate in the development and launch of AMC’s new HRA screening program.
Support workflow design, patient flow, referral pathways, and scheduling processes tooptimizeservice quality and efficiency.
Partner with Infectious Disease, Primary Care, and other referral sources to ensure a coordinated approach to patient care.
Assistinestablishingclinical protocols, patient education materials, and quality standards.
Training & Education
Complete formal training through theInternational Anal Neoplastic Society (IANS) Clinical Workshopto gain competency in HRA.
Participate in ongoing education tomaintainprocedural quality and emerging best practices.
Collaboration & Communication
Work closely with the Surgical team, Nursing, Infectious Disease, and ancillary staff to ensure seamless care coordination.
Maintain clear, consistent communication with referring providers to support continuity of care and patient satisfaction.
Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and case discussions.
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
Current NYS licensure as an NP or PA.
Nationalcertificationapplicable (ANCC, AANP, NCCPA).
BLS and ACLS certification.
Excellent communication, clinical judgment, and procedural skills.
Ability to work independently while collaborating within a surgical team environment.
Preferred Experience
Experience in general surgery, colorectal surgery, infectious disease, oncology, or procedural-based care.
Prior experience working withimmunocompromisedor HIV-positive patient populations.
Procedural experience (colposcopy, anoscopy, endoscopic skills, etc.)stronglypreferred but notrequired
Program Rationale &Impact
This new service addresses a significant gap in regional care by providing local access toHRA—aprocedure typically available only in larger metropolitan areas such as NYC and Rochester. The APP’s work will directly contribute to:
Early detection of anal dysplasia and malignancy in high-risk patient populations.
Improved long-term survival outcomes through earlier intervention and surgical planning.
Enhanced patient satisfaction by reducing the need for external referrals.
Recapturing patients currently referred to out-of-system providers, strengthening AMC’s regional competitiveness.
Thank you for your interest in Albany Med Health System!
Albany Med Health System is an equal opportunity employer.
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Albany Medical Center, northeastern New York’s only academic medical center, is one of the Capital Region’s largest private employers with more than 9,000 employees. Albany Medical Center provides the highest level of patient care across disciplines, while receiving regional, national, and international recognition for high standards in patient care, education, and biomedical research.
The 766-bed Albany Medical Center offers access to the latest medical services and technological innovations and includes one of the busiest emergency rooms and trauma centers in New York, a children’s hospital and dedicated pediatric emergency room, intensive care units for adults and children, and organ transplant services. Albany Medical College graduates more than 200 medical doctors each year, as well as PAs, CRNAs, biomedical scientists, and bioethicists. Albany Medical College operates a biomedical research enterprise and the region’s largest physician practice with more than 500 doctors.
Albany Medical Center, along with Albany Medical College, is a partner in the Albany Med Health System, the largest and only regionally governed, not-for-profit health system serving northeastern New York and western New England.
