Community Care Physicians

Hematology/Oncology Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Community Care Physicians  •  Schenectady, NY (Onsite)  •  6 hours ago
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Job Description

Upstate Hematology Oncology (UHO) is the Capital Region's leading community-based hematology and oncology practice, providing comprehensive cancer and blood disorder care to patients throughout the greater Albany area. UHO combines advanced cancer treatment with personalized, compassionate care close to home.

Upstate Hematology Oncology is seeking a compassionate and motivated Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our growing team. This position offers the opportunity to provide high-quality care to adult patients with hematologic and oncologic conditions while working alongside experienced specialists in a collaborative and supportive environment.

Previous experience in oncology preferred.

Position Details

  • Full-time position with flexible scheduling options (including 3- or 4-day work week)
  • Primarily outpatient practice
  • Monday-Friday schedule
  • No evening or weekend office hours, providers participate in shared rotating call (minimal)
  • Collaborative physician and APP team

Responsibilities

  • Conduct patient evaluations, histories, and physical examinations
  • Manage patients with hematologic disorders and cancer diagnoses
  • Monitor patients undergoing chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and other treatments
  • Order and interpret laboratory and diagnostic studies
  • Provide symptom management and supportive care

Qualifications

  • License and active registration as a physician assistant or registered nurse/nurse practitioner in New York State.
    • Physician Assistant:
      • Bachelor's or equivalent degree in physician assistant studies and successful completion of physician assistant training program approved by the NYS Department of Education or accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, or a program that is determined by the Department to be the substantial equivalent of a licensure qualifying or accredited program.
      • Attainment of passing grade on the Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination administered by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
      • Current certification by National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
      • Current CPR certification.
    • Nurse Practitioner:
      • Successful completion of and graduation from a nurse practitioner education program acceptable to NYSED.
      • Current certification as a nurse practitioner by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB) or the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
      • Successful completion of pharmacology coursework acceptable to NYSED.
      • Current CPR certification.
Community Care Physicians

About Community Care Physicians

Community Care Physicians (CCP) is the largest independent multispecialty medical group in the Capital Region of NY. Headquartered in Latham, we provide a broad range of healthcare services to 8 counties in upstate NY. Our organization includes primary care, specialty care, urgent care and wellness services. With more than 1,900 employees, including over 421 practitioners in its sub-specialty and primary care network, CCP touches every three to four people in the Capital Region.

We are focused on relationships with our patients and teams. We have "community" in our name for a reason. It's something we live and breathe every day. We live here, work here, and our focus is on making our community a healthier place.

CCP's achievement as a high-performing organization has evolved from a long tradition of excellence. Founded over 40 years ago, what started as a radiology practice has since grown to a multispecialty organization with over 30 medical specialties and some of the area's most highly respected practitioners. For many of us, taking care of people isn't just the career we have today, it's the passion we've had our entire lives. From our greeters to our nurses, practitioners to our support staff, we all are focused on the health – and happiness – of our patients.

Our unique business model sets us apart – we have centralized technical and administrative services so our practices can focus on patient care. As a physician owned and managed organization, we are guided by those who practice in our offices every day and focused on creating an optimal experience for our patients and our staff.

CCP is a multiple recipient of the Albany Times Union's "Top Workplace," the Albany Business Review's "Great Place to Work," in 2021, Energage ranked CCP as a "Top Workplace USA," and have been recognized by our patients for our high-quality care. Come drive quality, inspire compassion, and contribute to our community, one patient at a time. Bring your talents to CCP.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Latham, New York
Year Founded
1984
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