Gastroenterology Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Potsdam, New York

Job Description
Join a dynamic gastroenterology team in an outpatient clinic setting, delivering comprehensive care to adult patients with a wide range of gastrointestinal conditions. You will collaborate closely with physicians, provide patient education, and manage medication therapy while adhering to regulatory and quality standards. This full-time, Monday-through-Friday position offers a consistent 8 am – 4 pm schedule in a supportive, accredited facility.

Key Details

• Assignment Type: Locum Tenens
• Setting: Outpatient Clinic
• Start Date: ASAP
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• Patient Population: Adult
• Location: Potsdam, NY
• Stipends: Housing and travel options can be discussed for non-local candidates

Benefits

• Weekly direct deposit
• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
• Supportive credentialing assistance
• Lodging and mileage reimbursement (if applicable)
• Flexible scheduling (optional if applicable)

Job Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage gastrointestinal and internal medicine complaints in the clinic.
• Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic studies; refer complex cases to collaborating physicians.
• Prescribe, monitor, and adjust medications in accordance with evidence-based guidelines.
• Educate patients and families on disease processes, preventive care, and treatment plans.
• Document all encounters, diagnoses, procedures, and education per NCQA, Joint Commission, and state standards.
• Ensure accurate coding and billing compliance.
• Participate in quality reviews, peer consultations, and protocol updates.

Qualifications

• Current NY State Nurse Practitioner license.
• Minimum of 3 years recent experience in gastroenterology or internal medicine.
• Board certification in a relevant specialty.
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Proficiency with EPIC electronic health record.
• Ability to maintain up-to-date work history with no gaps exceeding 30 days.

Working Hours

• Full-time, 40 hours per week.
• Shift: 8 am – 4 pm, Monday through Friday.
• 30-minute lunch break required.
• Overtime must be pre-approved.

Skills

• Strong clinical knowledge of gastroenterology and internal medicine.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Detail-oriented documentation and coding accuracy.
• Professional demeanor adhering to dress code and infection-control policies.