Gastroenterology Physician Assistant

Position Overview: The advanced practice provider will work closely with GI physicians to evaluate and manage patients with a wide range of gastrointestinal conditions. This role involves both direct patient care and ongoing collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to ensure seamless, high-quality clinical services.

Key Responsibilities: Conduct comprehensive and focused GI evaluations, including detailed histories and physical exams. Manage follow-up visits for chronic GI conditions such as GERD, IBS, IBD, liver disease, and other digestive disorders. Order, interpret, and act upon diagnostic studies including labs, imaging, and GI-specific tests. Provide pre- and post-procedure education for patients undergoing endoscopy, colonoscopy, and related procedures. Collaborate with physicians and support staff to coordinate treatment plans and ensure continuity of care. Prescribe appropriate medications within scope of practice and monitor treatment effectiveness. Document all clinical encounters accurately and efficiently in the electronic health record. Deliver patient education on disease management, diet, lifestyle modifications, and medication adherence.

Qualifications: Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license in New York State. Previous Gastroenterology experience is required outpatient or inpatient. Strong understanding of common GI diagnoses, medications, and management strategies. Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative care team. Excellent communication, organization, and patient engagement skills. Comfort working in a busy specialty practice with high patient volume. Experience in both clinic and procedural settings. Familiarity with GI-focused diagnostic testing and treatment pathways. Atlas Search is a tri-state area recruitment agency, connecting new graduates, Advanced Practice Providers, Physicians and Nurse Leaders to hospitals, clinics, multi-specialty groups, nursing homes, managed care companies, private practices, and healthcare start-ups. If you would like to learn more about the opportunities we offer, please submit your CV for consideration here