What are the responsibilities and job description for the GI Advanced Care Provider (Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant) position at Atria Physician Practice New York PC?
Atria is a membership-based preventive health care practice delivering cutting-edge primary and specialty care from the comfort of your home, at our practices in Palm Beach and New York, or wherever you are in the world.
We bring together a multidisciplinary team of renowned, in-house physicians to provide proactive, preventive, and precision-based care for Atria members and their families. We aim to optimize the lifespan and healthspan of all our members through meticulous screening and tailored interventions to prevent, reverse, or manage all major chronic diseases.
Each member’s care is led by a dedicated Chief Medical Officer who collaborates on your behalf with specialists in cardiology, neurology, pediatrics, gynecology, endocrinology, performance and movement, and more. Our exceptional clinicians also work closely with the 60 members of the Atria Academy of Science & Medicine, top experts in their respective fields who are available for rapid consults, support, and referrals.
About the Role:We are seeking Advanced Care Providers (Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants) to join our GI team and collaborate closely with our GI Chief Medical Officer. Ideal candidates will demonstrate a commitment to providing high-quality patient care and bring an innovative, forward-thinking approach to their work. Candidates should possess strong GI experience as well as exposure with internal medicine knowledge. Experience in urgent care, primary care, or family medicine, with a comfort level in treating the adult population is highly preferred.
Essential Job Duties – GI Focus:Patient Assessment and Diagnosis: Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants (NPs/PAs) will partner with CMO to perform comprehensive GI-focused health assessments, including detailed medical histories, physical examinations, and diagnostic evaluations relevant to gastrointestinal disorders. NPs/PAs will formulate differential diagnoses and develop appropriate treatment plans in collaboration with supervising physicians.
Treatment and Management: NPs/PAs will collaborate with GI CMO to provide specialty care services, including prescribing GI-specific medications, ordering and interpreting GI-related diagnostic tests (e.g., colonoscopies, endoscopies, liver function tests), and implementing therapeutic interventions. They will manage chronic GI conditions, monitor patients' progress, and adjust treatment plans to optimize digestive health outcomes and patient quality of life.
Health Promotion and Disease Prevention: NPs/PAs will educate patients and families about GI health promotion strategies, disease prevention, dietary and lifestyle modifications, and long-term management of chronic GI conditions. They will emphasize preventive care, including colorectal cancer screenings, hepatitis vaccinations, and liver health monitoring.
Collaborative Care: NPs/PAs will work closely with interdisciplinary healthcare teams, including gastroenterologists, hepatologists, primary care providers, dietitians, and nursing staff, to coordinate comprehensive patient care. They will consult with specialists, refer patients appropriately within the GI specialty or to external providers, and ensure continuity of care across inpatient and outpatient settings.
Clinical Care: NPs/PAs will be required to perform clinical skills relevant to gastroenterology, including but not limited to phlebotomy, IV insertion, EKGs, and the management of patients undergoing GI procedures. They will independently manage patient encounters for both acute and follow-up GI care as needed.
Documentation: NPs/PAs will maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic medical records, including detailed documentation of GI-related patient histories, physical findings, assessments, diagnoses, treatment plans, procedure reports, and follow-up notes. They will ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and organizational documentation standards.
Ethical and Legal Compliance: NPs/PAs will adhere to ethical principles and professional standards of GI practice, maintaining confidentiality, integrity, and respect for patients’ rights and dignity. They will comply with all legal and regulatory requirements governing advanced practice in gastroenterology, including licensure and scope of practice.
Compensation:
$170,000 - 190,000, based on years of experience
- 4 days X 10 hour shifts
- Current NYS License required as NP for specialty, or current NYS Licensed PA
- 5 year’s experience as a practicing NP or PA-C
- BLS & ACLS certification from the American Heart Association
- Availability to be flexible with weekend coverage
- Thrives in a fast-paced, growing environment
- Internal Medicine, Primary Care, Urgent Care, and Family Medicine. Emergency Medicine (Preferred)
At Atria, we are proud to offer every member of the Atria team:
- Excellent health and wellness benefits, 100% paid by Atria effective date of hire
- Flexible Time Off
- 401k enrollment effective date of hire, 4% after 6 months
- Opportunity to participate in continuing medical education programs for maintenance of Continued Medical Education and CEUs for professional licensure
- Fitness Perks including Wellhub
- Time to give back and make an impact in underserved communities
Salary : $170,000 - $190,000
