Gastroenterology Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner

Gastroenterology Nurse Practitioner - Locum Tenens | New York

26-Week Assignment | Monday-Friday | 8 AM-4 PM | No Call

HPA Healthcare is seeking an experienced, Board-Certified Nurse Practitioner for a full-time Gastroenterology locum tenens opportunity in northern New York.

The NP will care for adult patients within a Gastroenterology/Internal Medicine practice, working collaboratively with physicians, nursing staff and other healthcare professionals.

Assignment Highlights

• Specialty: Gastroenterology Nurse Practitioner.

• Location: New York.

• Start Date: January 4, 2027.

• Duration: 26 weeks.

• Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8 AM-4 PM.

• Coverage: Full-time weekdays.

• Call: None.

• Patient Population: Adults.

• Patient Volume: Approximately 14-18 patients per provider.

• Clinical Setting: Gastroenterology/Internal Medicine.

• Support: Physician, NP, LPN and procedural anesthesia staff.

• EMR: Epic.

• Orientation: 16 hours.

• Active New York NP License: Required.

• Board Certification: Required.

• Experience: Minimum three years of recent clinical experience.

• BLS: AHA or RQI certification required.

• Floating: Not required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate adult patients with gastrointestinal and general medical conditions.

• Perform patient assessments and develop treatment plans.

• Order and interpret diagnostic studies.

• Prescribe and monitor medications within authorized scope.

• Educate patients and families about medical conditions, preventive care and treatment.

• Collaborate with physicians on complex cases.

• Coordinate consultations and specialty referrals.

• Monitor patient progress and adjust care plans as appropriate.

• Maintain accurate documentation in Epic.

• Follow evidence-based clinical standards and documentation requirements.

Qualifications

• Licensed Nurse Practitioner.

• Active New York NP license.

• Current board certification.

• Minimum three years of recent clinical experience.

• Epic experience required.

• AHA or RQI BLS certification.

• Strong adult patient-management skills.

• Gastroenterology experience preferred.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to collaborate with a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

• Availability for a full-time Monday-Friday schedule.