Physician Assistant - Gastroenterology

Auburn Community Hospital; City of Auburn (NY); Vor Ort; USD 110.000 - 145.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Retirement plan with employer contrib

CME allowance

Paid time off and holidays

Malpractice insurance

Zusammenfassung

Auburn Memorial Medical Services, PC · Auburn Gastroenterology in Auburn, NY is seeking a full-time Gastroenterology/Hepatology Physician Assistant to provide comprehensive GI and liver care in collaboration with gastroenterologists and hepatologists.

Role includes outpatient and inpatient care, diagnostic evaluation, treatment planning, and patient education with a potential focus on Hepatology or General Gastroenterology. NY PA license, NCCPA, DEA, and BLS are required; GI experience preferred.

Qualifikationen

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Current NCCPA certification.
• Active New York State PA license.
• DEA license (or eligibility).
• BLS certification (ACLS preferred depending on setting).

Aufgaben

• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients with GI and liver conditions.
• Perform histories, exams, and follow-up visits.
• Order, interpret, and act on diagnostic tests (labs, imaging, pathology).
• Develop and implement treatment plans with supervising physician guidance.
• Coordinate referrals to surgery, transplant, oncology, nutrition, or other specialties.
• Provide outpatient clinic care and care coordination.

Kenntnisse

Clinical care

Communication

Documentation

Collaborative care

Ausbildung

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program

Current NCCPA certification

Active New York State PA license

DEA license (or eligibility)

BLS certification (ACLS preferred depending on setting)

Jobbeschreibung

Auburn Memorial Medical Services, PC · Auburn Gastroenterology

Auburn , NY

Clinical Professional

Full Time , Days

Posted 09/25/2025

Position Summary

The Gastroenterology & Hepatology Physician Assistant (PA) provides comprehensive medical care to patients with gastrointestinal and liver diseases in collaboration with gastroenterologists and hepatologists. This role includes outpatient clinic care, diagnostic evaluation, treatment planning, patient education, and care coordination. Depending on clinical need and interest, this position will have a primary focus on Hepatology or General Gastroenterology.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Care

• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients with gastrointestinal and liver conditions, including but not limited to:
  • GERD, IBD, IBS, celiac disease
  • Cirrhosis, hepatitis (viral, autoimmune, metabolic), NAFLD/MASLD
  • GI bleeding, pancreatitis, motility disorders
• Perform patient histories, physical exams, and ongoing follow-up visits
• Order, interpret, and act upon diagnostic tests (labs, imaging, pathology)
• Develop and implement treatment plans under supervising physician guidance.
• Manage chronic disease care and medication adjustments
• Assist with hospital admissions, discharges, and care transitions
• Provide outpatient clinic coverage and follow-up care
• Coordinate referrals to surgery, transplant, oncology, nutrition, or other specialties

Procedures & Technical Skills

• Perform office-based procedures as credentialed (paracentesis, rectal exams, etc.)
• Educate patients on procedures, preparation, and post-procedure care

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR)
• Ensure compliance with institutional policies, billing requirements, and quality standards
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives

Patient Education & Collaboration

• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatment options, and lifestyle modifications
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, dietitians, transplant teams, and other healthcare professionals
• Participate in multidisciplinary conferences when applicable

Qualifications

Required

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
• Current NCCPA certification
• Active New York State PA license
• DEA license (or eligibility)
• BLS certification (ACLS preferred depending on setting)

Preferred

• Prior experience in gastroenterology, hepatology, internal medicine, or hospital medicine
• Strong clinical reasoning, communication, and organizational skills
• Full-time or part-time; outpatient, inpatient, or mixed model
• Hospital, clinic, or academic medical center setting
• Competitive salary based on experience
• Retirement plan with employer contribution
• CME allowance and paid CME time
• Paid time off and holidays
• Malpractice insurance

Salary: $110,000 to $145,000 per year DOE