UVM Health - UVM Medical Center

Gastroenterology Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - CVPH

UVM Health - UVM Medical Center  •  New York (Onsite)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

Building Name: CVPH - Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital

Location Address: 75 Beekman Street, Plattsburgh New York

Regular

Department: CVPH - Gastroenterology

Full Time

Standard Hours: 40

Biweekly Scheduled Hours: 80

Shift: Day

Primary Shift: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Weekend Needs: As Scheduled

Salary Range: Min $70.80 Mid $84.83 Max $98.85

Recruiter: Arianna Biondo

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 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!

This is a bargaining union position.

UVM Health - UVM Medical Center

About UVM Health - UVM Medical Center

The University of Vermont Medical Center is part of a six-hospital network serving patients and their families in Vermont and northern New York. We're not just caregivers and staff - we're your friends and neighbors, offering expertise, kind words and compassionate care when and where you need them. We are dedicated to providing you with the best medical care possible.

The University of Vermont Medical Center, along with the Robert Larner M.D. College of Medicine The University of Vermont and College of Nursing and Health Sciences, is one of 138 academic medical centers in the country. Through The University of Vermont Health Network and collaborative relationships throughout Vermont and northern New York, we are able to provide the highest quality care, informed by academic research, to patients throughout our region.

The UVM Medical Center, along with its three founding organizations, The University of Vermont College of Medicine and College of Nursing and Health Sciences, share a rich history dating back to the 1800s.

The UVM Medical Center is committed to the development of an Integrated Delivery System which provides high value health care to the communities we serve and enhances our academic mission. Our mission is to improve the health of the people in the communities we serve by integrating patient care, education, and research in a caring environment.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Burlington, VT
Year Founded
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