Per Diem Advanced Practice Provider | Orthopedic Oncology Operating Room

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At Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering compassionate, cutting-edge cancer care while working alongside a world-class multidisciplinary team.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Per Diem Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join our Orthopedic Oncology Operating Room team. In this role, you'll provide first assist support for orthopedic oncology surgical procedures, working closely with orthopedic surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses, and perioperative staff to deliver exceptional surgical care.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced surgical APP with a passion for orthopedic surgery and the operating room. You'll contribute to complex oncologic procedures while ensuring high-quality, patient-centered perioperative care.

Key Qualifications

For Physician Assistants:

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program

• NCCPA certification

• Active New York State license (or eligibility)

• Experience as a surgical first assist in the operating room; orthopedic and/or orthopedic oncology experience preferred

• BLS certification (ACLS preferred)

For Nurse Practitioners:

• Current New York State RN and NP licenses

• Current New York State NP licensure with the ability to treat pediatric patients

• Master's degree in Nursing

• National NP certification

• Prescriptive privileges (or eligibility)

• RNFA certification and operating room first assist experience required; orthopedic and/or orthopedic oncology experience preferred

• BLS certification (ACLS preferred)

Core Skills

• Technical Excellence: Strong operative and perioperative skills with the ability to function effectively in a fast-paced surgical environment.

• Collaborative Teamwork: Works seamlessly with surgeons, anesthesia providers, nursing staff, and multidisciplinary teams to provide exceptional patient care.

• Adaptability: Thrives in a dynamic operating room environment while maintaining attention to detail and patient safety.

More Information

• Location: Main Hospital Campus, 1275 York Avenue, New York, NY

• Schedule: Per Diem. Flexible weekday, 10-12 hour shifts, operating room coverage based on departmental needs.

• Reports to: Manager, APP

Pay Rate: $88/hour

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