St. Peters Health Partners Medical Associates is seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join St. Peter's Medical Oncology/Hematology outpatient practices located in Troy and Albany, NY. The Advanced Practitioner will see patients in the clinic support and will work closely with an interdisciplinary team including a collaborating Hematologist Oncologist. Work schedule is Monday-Friday, 40 hours a week, 25% hospital, 75% clinic. Preference will be given to those candidates who have Cancer Care experience.

 About the Program:

 St. Peter’s Medical Oncology/Hematology provides up-to-the-minute medical oncology services at Samaritan Hospital - St. Mary’s Campus in Troy and also at our Clifton Park office located at 1 Tallow Wood Drive. The practice takes pride in offering a treatment approach that is patient-centered and supported by a multidisciplinary team of cancer care specialists.

Our medical oncologists determine the appropriate drugs, dosage and schedule for administration of these drugs (chemotherapy), and work in collaboration with surgeons and radiation oncologists to effectively combine chemotherapy with radiation therapy and other modalities for the best possible outcomes. In most cases, our providers manage the patient's overall care. They have expertise in pain management, treatment of chemotherapy side effects and psychological care. In conjunction with Samaritan Hospital, the practice also provides free cancer screenings, a breast navigation program, participation in clinical trials, cancer support groups, and a cancer registry program.

 RECRUITMENT PACKAGE:  St. Peter’s Health Partners offers a comprehensive salary and compensation package that includes:

• Competitive salary with incentives;
• Excellent benefits; including health/vision/dental insurances;
• Paid malpractice, including post-SPHP employment tail coverage;
• CME time & expense allowance;
• Paid time away from the practice;
• Retirement savings program with employer matching program.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS 

• Board Certified
• NYS Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant License
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as an NP or PA
• Applicants should possess excellent communication skills, and a strong commitment to providing excellent care that is team oriented.