Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - Pediatric Gastroenteroloy

Albany Medical Center • Albany, NY

5d • $116,035 - $136,512 • Onsite

About The Position

The Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology at Albany Medical Center is seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join its collaborative Pediatric Gastroenterology team. The role provides an opportunity to deliver pediatric GI care within an academic health system. The position is based at the Downtown Campus in Albany, New York, and is scheduled for 40 hours per week, with eight half-day sessions per week and six patients per session. The posting highlights no weekends, nights, or holidays, although its responsibilities also mention participation in on-call coverage, weekend rotations, or extended hours as required by the department.

The clinician provides comprehensive, patient-centered care for pediatric patients with acute and chronic gastrointestinal conditions in inpatient and/or outpatient settings. The role includes assessment and treatment planning, management of a patient panel, diagnostic testing, coordination with multidisciplinary teams, patient and family education, prescribing, documentation, quality improvement, and participation in teaching activities as appropriate.

Candidates must hold an active New York State license and registration as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant and have completed the applicable accredited graduate or professional program. Familiarity with electronic medical records is required; Epic experience is a plus. The role requires effective cross-department collaboration and consistent protection of patient confidentiality and sensitive information.

Requirements

• Active New York State license and registration as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
• Master's degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program or completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Familiarity working with electronic medical records.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across departments to support cohesive, patient-centered care and a positive work environment.
• Maintain HIPAA compliance and patient confidentiality at all times.

Nice To Haves

• Epic experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive, patient-centered care to pediatric patients with acute and chronic gastrointestinal conditions, including evaluation, diagnosis, and management in inpatient and/or outpatient settings.
• Perform detailed histories and physical examinations and develop evidence-based treatment plans in collaboration with pediatric gastroenterologists.
• Manage patients with conditions including inflammatory bowel disease, celiac disease, reflux disorders, feeding disorders, and functional GI disorders.
• Order, interpret, and act on diagnostic tests, including laboratory studies, imaging, and specialty testing.
• Participate in procedural care as applicable, such as pre- and post-endoscopy management and sedation support depending on the practice setting.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary care with nursing, nutrition, social work, surgery, and other pediatric subspecialties.
• Educate patients and families about diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, and disease management strategies.
• Support continuity of care through follow-up visits, care coordination, and transitions between inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Prescribe medications and therapies in accordance with New York State regulations and institutional protocols.
• Document clinical encounters accurately and promptly in the electronic medical record.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, clinical pathways, and advancement of evidence-based practice within the division.
• Collaborate in teaching medical students, residents, and fellows, as appropriate in an academic environment.
• Participate in on-call coverage, weekend rotations, or extended hours as required by the department.
• Maintain compliance with institutional policies, regulatory standards, and scope-of-practice guidelines.
• Protect sensitive information by following need-to-know and minimum-necessary access and disclosure standards and taking reasonable steps to prevent unauthorized access or modification.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary of $116,035–$136,512 based on years of licensure, with an additional incentive bonus opportunity.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and holiday schedule.
• Albany Med retirement plan plus a 403(b).
• Annual CME allowance and dedicated CME time.
• Occurrence-based malpractice coverage.
• Employee wellness programs and mental health support.
• Health care coverage with no copay at Albany Medical Center providers.
• Services and programs supporting emotional, physical, and mental wellbeing.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time