Gastroenterology Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - CVPH

Facility: Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital

Source schedule: Full Time

Recruiting contact: Arianna Biondo — arianna.biondo@uvmhealth.org

The CVPH Gastroenterology team is seeking a passionate Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide high-quality care to adult patients in Plattsburgh, New York . This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative specialty team that values learning, teamwork, and patient-centered care.

About the Role

This position offers a balanced mix of outpatient clinic care and inpatient consult/rounding . Working closely with Gastroenterologists and fellow APPs, the APP provides assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management of adult GI patients.

Schedule

36 hours of patient-facing time

4 hours of non-patient facing time

8-hour days, 5 days per week

Inpatient coverage of one week every third week, with remaining time spent in clinic. This inpatient rotation is a consistent and expected part of the role and is built into the team’s overall coverage model.

What You’ll Do

Manage an outpatient panel of GI patients

Perform inpatient rounding and consultations with physician support

Evaluate, diagnose, and treat GI conditions; order and interpret tests

Coordinate discharges, follow-up plans, and patient education

Collaborate with physicians, APP colleagues, nursing, and support teams

What We’re Looking For

Required

Licensed NP or PA in New York State (or eligibility to obtain)

Eligible for DEA registration in NY

Ability to obtain CVPH privileges

Strong communication skills and patient-centered approach

Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Preferred

Gastroenterology or acute care experience

Why Plattsburgh?

Located on the western shore of Lake Champlain , Plattsburgh offers:

Year-round outdoor recreation — hiking, skiing, boating & more

Quick access to Montreal (70 mins), Burlington, VT, and Lake Placid

Affordable living and excellent local schools and colleges

A welcoming, vibrant community with small-town charm

Ready to Join Us?

If you're looking for a supportive GI team, meaningful patient care, and a great place to live and work, we encourage you to apply and explore whether this role is the right fit for you.

This is a bargaining union position.

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