Family Nurse Practitioner – Hyperbaric Medicine

About the role

MD Hyperbaric is expanding its network of clinics that provide physician‑supervised hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT). The Staten Island location seeks a full‑time Family Nurse Practitioner to serve as the on‑site clinical leader for every HBOT session, ensuring safe and effective patient care.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct initial patient evaluations to determine HBOT suitability, reviewing health history, vitals, and referring physician notes.
• Supervise all HBOT chamber sessions, maintaining a physical presence throughout each treatment.
• Document each session with signed clinical progress notes and provide supporting letters for insurance approval.
• Communicate patient progress to referring radiation oncologists, ENT specialists, and primary care physicians.
• Monitor patients for adverse effects, respond appropriately, and uphold safety protocols.
• Participate in quality‑assurance activities and help develop clinical protocols as the program grows.

Required profile

• Active New York State Nurse Practitioner license in good standing.
• Board certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP).
• Minimum two years of post‑certification clinical practice (3,600+ hours preferred).
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Completion of a UHMS‑approved 40‑hour Introductory Course in Hyperbaric Medicine (or willingness to complete before treating insured patients).

Required skills

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Hyperbaric chamber operation and safety protocols.
• Clinical documentation and insurance prior‑authorization processes.

What we offer

• Competitive hourly compensation (starting at $65/hour).
• Support for completing the UHMS hyperbaric medicine course, including scheduling and costs.
• Opportunity to lead a growing specialty within a collaborative medical team.