Physician Assistant of Gastroenterology

Essen Health Care; New York (NY); On-site; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Essen Health Care in New York is seeking a Gastroenterology Physician Assistant who specializes in hepatology to join our expanding team. You will work with patients with GI and liver conditions, perform endoscopic procedures, and collaborate with physicians across multiple specialties.

The role emphasizes patient-centered care, accurate data review, and coordination with primary doctors and oncologists when needed.

Qualifications

• Consulting with patients to understand their health concerns.
• Work with patients who suffer from GI and hepatology conditions.
• Performing specialized tests to diagnose patients.
• Determining proper courses of treatment.
• Proficiency with X-Rays, MRIs, and ultrasound scanning.

Responsibilities

• Consult patients to understand health concerns.
• Manage patients with celiac disease, gallbladder disease, pancreatic diseases, esophageal disorders, GERD.
• Perform specialized diagnostic tests to diagnose patients.
• Determine treatment plans for hepatic and GI conditions.
• Coordinate with primary doctors and oncologists when needed.
• Perform X-ray, MRI, and ultrasound imaging.

Skills

Gastroenterology

Hepatology

Endoscopy

Colonoscopy

Patient communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Data analysis

Education

Accredited PA Program NY

Tools

X-Ray

MRI

Ultrasound

Job description

Essen Health Care is the largest privately held, multispecialty medical group in New York, providing high-quality, compassionate care to some of the state’s most vulnerable and underserved residents.

Founded in 1999, we’ve grown from a single primary care office into a network of 50+ locations offering urgent care, primary care and specialty services, from women’s health to endocrinology and psychiatry. We also provide nursing home support, care management, and in-home care through our Essen House Calls program. Guided by a Population Health model, our team of 500+ providers deliver care in-person, at home, or via telehealth, ensuring patients get the support they need when and where they need it.

We’re looking for talented, motivated individuals to join our growing team. Whether you’re a medical provider, administrator, or operations professional, there’s a career here for you. Join us in making a real difference in the health of our community.

Position title

Physician Assistant of Gastroenterology

Job Summary

We are looking for specialized Gastroenterology Physician Assistants who not only specialize in gastroenterology, but also in hepatology.

• Consulting with patients to understand their health concerns.
• Work with patients who suffer from celiac disease, gallbladder disease, chronic pancreatic disease, esophageal cancer, esophageal dysmotility or GERD, on a daily basis.
• Performing specialized tests to diagnose patients.
• Treat patients who suffer from various pancreatic diseases like Hepatitis B or C, hemochromatosis, autoimmune liver disease, cirrhosis, irritable bowel syndrome, ulcerative colitis, colon cancer, Crohn’s disease and many others.
• Determining proper courses of treatment.
• Consulting with a patient’s primary doctor.
• Analyzing patient historical data.
• Consulting with other Providers, such as oncologists, in the case of cancer.
• Performing X-Ray, MRI, and ultrasound scanning.
• Graduated from an Accredited PA Program in the state of NY
• Prefer clinical working experience as an PA within the given specialty/service line recommended, but none required.
• Proficiency in performing endoscopic and colonoscopy procedures.
• Proficiency with X-Rays, MRIs, and ultrasound scanning.
• Attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.

Salary $115,000-$130,000

Essen Health Care is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we seek candidates who desire to work in and serve an ethnically-diverse population.