Gastroenterology Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - CVPH

Physician AssistantIncludes callIncludes weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$130K–$135K

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Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

Building Name: CVPH - Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital Location Address: 75 Beekman Street, Plattsburgh New York Regular Department: CVPH - MG 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 $62.40 Mid $63.65 Max $64.90 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 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.

University of Vermont Health - Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital boasts 300 inpatient beds, inpatient acute rooms that are all private, and a Skilled Nursing Facility. The main hospital sits on a plush 45-acre campus complete with ponds and walking paths.

We’re proud to offer a full-spectrum of health care services to our rural communities in Northern New York to keep care as close to home as possible.

The Champlain Valley is characterized by its working landscapes; undulating hills, meadows and pastures rolling down to the waters of giant Lake Champlain, the largest lake in the U.S. behind the Great Lakes. Plattsburgh, a picturesque community of 38,000, offers a cost of living just below the national average.

The perfect place to raise a family, the area features excellent schools both public and private. The State University of New York also has a branch here with 6,200 students boasting a large international population and solid nursing program.

Site Selection Magazine has chosen Plattsburgh as a top city in the nation for business development for the past eight years. In addition, Policom Corp has ranked Plattsburgh as the top micropolitan in New York and the 27th in the nation.

As far as recreational opportunities, Plattsburgh and the Champlain Valley offer incredible year-round activities. From boating and sailing to biking, kite surfing, fishing, golfing and more.

The historic Strand Theater serves as the anchor of downtown Plattsburg and dozens of museums and historic attractions share the region’s rich history.

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality care to adult GI patients through a mix of outpatient clinic management and inpatient consultations. Responsibilities include diagnosing conditions, ordering tests, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Requirements

Must be a licensed Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in New York State with eligibility for DEA registration. Experience in Gastroenterology or acute care is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License (preferred)

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentTreatment PlanningOutpatient CareClinical Coordination

Gastroenterology — Physician Assistant Career Context

Of the 50 active Gastroenterology listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 80% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$132k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $123k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 1.5
Below most Gastroenterology (PA) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 56 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights
  • On-site
  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends

Living in Plattsburgh

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$247k
Typical market rent
$1,263/mo
Residents’ average commute
17 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.