Department/Unit:

Surgery Transplant

Work Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Salary Range:

Salary Range: $124,693- $145,475

We are seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our multidisciplinary Post-Transplant team. The APP will play a vital role in the ongoing care and management of patients following solid organ transplantation (e.g., kidney). This provider will work collaboratively with transplant physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists, and other care team members to ensure the best possible outcomes for post-transplant patients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive post-transplant care, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and follow-up management.

• Monitor for transplant-related complications such as rejection, infection, or medication side effects.

• Adjust immunosuppressive and supportive therapies under established protocols or provider supervision.

• Order and interpret diagnostic studies, including lab work and imaging.

• Collaborate with transplant coordinators, social workers, dietitians, and other team members to support patients' clinical and psychosocial needs.

• Educate patients and families on post-transplant care, including medication adherence, lifestyle changes, and signs of complications.

• Participate in transplant team meetings and quality improvement initiatives.

• Maintain thorough and timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR).

• May assist with hospital rounding, outpatient clinics, and telephone/on-call triage depending on role setting.

  • Rounds with multidisciplinary team

  • Coordinates care with disciplinary team

  • Educates Residents

Qualifications:

Education & Certification:

• Master's or Doctoral degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) program.

• Current and valid licensure as an NP or PA in New York.

• National certification (e.g., ANCC, AANP, NCCPA).

• DEA license (or eligibility to obtain).

• BLS and ACLS certification required.

Experience:

• 1-2 years of experience in transplant medicine, hepatology, nephrology, or critical care preferred.

• New graduates with strong clinical backgrounds in transplant or acute care may be considered.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking skills.

• Excellent communication and patient education abilities.

• Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.

• Proficiency in electronic medical records and telehealth platforms.

• Sensitivity to diverse patient populations and a commitment to equitable care.

Working Conditions:

• Combination of inpatient and/or outpatient settings depending on assignment.

• May require on-call coverage, including weekends or holidays.

• Fast-paced, high-acuity environment with emotional demands related to complex patient care.

Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center!

Albany Medical is an equal opportunity employer.

This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:

Access to information is based on a "need to know" and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.