Career Center

Skidmore College is accepting applications for a part-time Advanced Practice Clinician (Nurse Practitioner(NP) or Physician Assistant(PA)) position in our Health Services department. The NP or PA will work three days per week during the academic year (September â“ May) providing primary care and urgent care to Skidmore College students.  The position initiates and monitors therapeutic treatment within the guidelines described in the established protocols and per community standards for the students of Skidmore College and provides health and wellness education and counseling. The clinician performs administrative functions, collaborates with departments such as Health Promotion, Residential Life, Counseling, Athletics, Academics, Campus Safety, and other areas of Student Affairs as requested by the Director of Health Services.

Education:

• NP â“ Masterâ™s degree in nursing in NYS, preferably as a Licensed Family Nurse Practitioner


• PA â“ Masterâ™s degree and licensed as a Physician Assistant in NYS.  National certification as a physician assistant is required.

Experience and Skills:

• 3 year minimum experience as a nurse practitioner, preferably including experience working with a college-aged population


• Well-developed interpersonal skills with strong written and verbal communication skills


• Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills


• Ability to problem-solve independently, as well as work collaboratively with care team in a fast-paced environment


• Flexibility; adaptability


• Familiarity with electronic medical records


• Interest in and commitment to understanding and addressing inequities in health care 

Required documents needed to apply:

• On-line application


• Cover Letter


• Resume


• List of Three References

Pay Range:  Commensurate with experience

In order to prevent or significantly reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission at Skidmore College and protect all members of the College community from infection, successful candidates will be required to submit proof of full vaccination as a condition of employment, unless exempted as a reasonable accommodation of a medical condition or sincerely religious belief or practice.

EEO STATEMENT

Skidmore College is committed to being an inclusive campus community and, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, domestic violence victim status, familial status, dating violence, or stalking, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Employment at Skidmore College is contingent upon an acceptable background check result.

CREATIVE THOUGHT MATTERS.

About Skidmore College

Skidmore is a highly selective liberal arts college with a reputation for its creative approaches to just about everything. With its relatively small size and student-faculty ratio, the College is a close-knit academic community. Skidmore is known for its faculty of teacher-scholars devoted to the instruction and mentoring of undergraduates; approximately 2,400 talented men and women from some 47 states and 46 countries.In the universe of selective, private liberal arts colleges, Skidmore's distinctiveness is expressed in the statement that "Creative Thought Matters". This idea reflects not only the historical strength of the College's programs in the fine and performing arts but also the understanding that creativity is required for achievement in any area of human endeavor.The city of Saratoga Springs is widely recognized as one of America's great communities. It is located in the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains, within a three-to-four-hour drive from New York City, Boston or Montreal. Travel & Leisure calls Saratoga Springs one of "America's Greatest Main Streets" as well as "one of the best college towns in the nation," Money Magazine says it's one of the nation's top 100... places to live, and Princeton Review describes it as a "perfect college town." It's a community rich in history and tradition. Famed mineral waters, a Revolutionary War battlefield, and the nation's oldest thoroughbred racetrack represent portions of that history. Also, it's a community of arts and culture. The Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) is the summer home to the New York City Ballet, Philadelphia Orchestra, and a performing venue for top rock and jazz musicians.The Skidmore College community awaits your arrival, so if you welcome challenges and are interested in making a difference, come join us!

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