Nurse Practitioner (NP) – Pulmonology & Gastroenterology

Essen Health Care is the largest privately held, multispecialty medical group in New York, providing high-quality, compassionate care to some of the state’s most vulnerable and underserved residents.

Founded in 1999, we’ve grown from a single primary care office into a network of 50+ locations offering urgent care, primary care and specialty services, from women’s health to endocrinology and psychiatry. We also provide nursing home support, care management, and in-home care through our Essen House Calls program.

Guided by a Population Health model, our team of 500+ providers deliver care in-person, at home, or via telehealth, ensuring patients get the support they need when and where they need it.

We’re looking for talented, motivated individuals to join our growing team. Whether you’re a medical provider, administrator, or operations professional, there’s a career here for you. Join us in making a real difference in the health of our community.

Job Summary

Essen Health Care is seeking a compassionate and experienced Nurse Practitioner (NP) to provide high-quality patient care within our Pulmonology and Gastroenterology specialty practices. The NP will work collaboratively with physicians and multidisciplinary care teams to evaluate, diagnose, treat, and manage patients with acute and chronic pulmonary and gastrointestinal conditions.

The ideal candidate will have strong clinical assessment skills, experience managing complex patient populations, and a commitment to delivering patient-centered, evidence-based care.

Responsibilities

Clinical Care

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments, including history and physical examinations.
• Diagnose, treat, and manage pulmonary and gastrointestinal conditions in accordance with evidence-based guidelines.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Order, interpret, and review laboratory tests, imaging studies, and diagnostic procedures.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary.
• Provide preventive care, health education, and disease management counseling.

Pulmonology

• Manage patients with conditions such as COPD, asthma, pulmonary hypertension, sleep apnea, chronic cough, interstitial lung disease, and other respiratory disorders.
• Assist with pulmonary function testing interpretation and follow-up care.
• Coordinate care with respiratory therapists and other specialists as needed.

Gastroenterology

• Manage patients with GERD, IBS, IBD, liver disease, constipation, gastrointestinal bleeding, and other digestive disorders.
• Evaluate and manage patients before and after GI procedures.
• Provide education regarding nutrition, lifestyle modifications, and medication adherence.

Collaboration & Documentation

• Collaborate with physicians, specialists, nurses, and care management teams.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the electronic medical record (EMR).

Qualifications

Required

• Master's or Doctorate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Current New York State Nurse Practitioner license.
• Board Certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (AGNP), or Adult Nurse Practitioner (ANP).
• DEA registration and New York State prescriptive authority.
• BLS certification.
• Strong clinical, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Preferred

• Previous experience in Pulmonology, Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine, Primary Care, or Specialty Care.
• Experience working with diverse and medically complex patient populations.
• Familiarity with eClinicalWorks (eCW) or similar EMR systems.
• Bilingual skills are a plus.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Essen Health care is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we seek candidates who desire to work in and serve an ethnically diverse population.