Locums – Potsdam, New York, NP/PA GI Job
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Job description
Locums – Potsdam, New York, NP/PA GI Job
Clinical Role
RecruitWell is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for a full-time locums Gastroenterology opportunity in Potsdam, New York. This role focuses on adult GI and Internal Medicine patients and requires strong clinical judgment, collaboration, and patient education skills.
Assignment Details
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Start: January 4, 2027
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Duration: 26 weeks
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Full-time
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Monday–Friday
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Schedule: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Clinical Details & Responsibilities
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Evaluate and manage adult patients with acute and chronic GI and medical conditions
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Approximately 14–18 patients per day
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Order appropriate diagnostic testing and specialty consultations
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Refer complex or high-priority cases to collaborating physicians
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Prescribe and monitor medications as appropriate
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Provide preventive care and condition-specific patient and family education
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Provide appropriate medical and emergency interventions
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Maintain accurate documentation of evaluations, diagnoses, treatments, referrals, procedures, and outcomes
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Ensure documentation supports appropriate coding, billing, and quality standards
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Participate in clinical review and quality improvement processes
Patient Population
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Adult patients
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Acutely ill patients with a broad range of medical conditions
Support & Technology
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NP support
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LPN support
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Anesthesia support for procedures
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EMR: Epic
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Automated medication dispensing: Pyxis
Requirements
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Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
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Board Certification required
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Active New York State license required
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Minimum 3 years of recent experience required
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AHA BLS required
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Residents and fellows are not accepted
About Potsdam, New York
Location & Access: Potsdam is located in northern New York near the Canadian border and provides access to communities throughout the North Country.
Lifestyle & Community: The area has a small-town, college-community atmosphere with local restaurants, shops, and cultural activities.
Outdoor Recreation: Nearby lakes, rivers, trails, and Adirondack destinations provide opportunities for hiking, fishing, boating, skiing, and other year-round outdoor activities.
Attractions: Potsdam offers local arts, collegiate events, historic sites, and convenient access to the Adirondack region and St. Lawrence River.
Quality of Life: The area combines a quieter community setting with strong outdoor recreation and access to regional healthcare resources.
What RecruitWell Provides
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A+ rated malpractice coverage
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Weekly direct deposit
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24/7 dedicated recruiter support
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Professional onboarding and credentialing assistance
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Prepaid travel and lodging
RecruitWell's Core Values
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Open communication
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Sense of urgency
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Teamwork
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Accountability
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Driven to win
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Higher consciousness