- Salary
- $85 – $90/hr
- Location
- Brooklyn, New York, US
- Type
- Part-time
- Department
- Healthcare
- Experience
- 1+ years
- Source
- BetterTeam
Description
Physician Assistant / Gastroenterology / Bilingual Spanish – Brooklyn, NY
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Employment Type: Part-time (2–3 days/week)
Rate: $85 – $90/hour
Employment Type: Part-time (2–3 days/week)
Rate: $85 – $90/hour
Position Overview:
We are seeking a Physician Assistant specializing in Gastroenterology to join an Article 28 facility located in Brooklyn, New York. This role focuses on providing specialized gastrointestinal care to patients in a collaborative outpatient setting.
Why You'll Love Working Here:
- Competitive hourly rate of $85–$90.
- Competitive and negotiable benefits.
- Part-time schedule of 2–3 days per week, offering excellent work-life balance.
- Valuable experience in a collaborative, supportive Article 28 facility environment.
- Mission-driven work improving patient outcomes through specialized gastroenterology care.
Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
- New York State PA license; Board Certified as a PA.
- Gastroenterology experience preferred, ideally at least 1 year.
- Must be credentialed with Medicaid.
- Bilingual in Spanish.
- Proficient in gastrointestinal assessments, diagnostic testing, medication management, and electronic health records.
- Strong clinical judgment, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, empathy, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively with gastroenterologists and other healthcare professionals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive gastrointestinal assessments, including patient histories, physical examinations, and focused GI evaluations.
- Diagnose and manage acute and chronic gastrointestinal conditions such as GERD, peptic ulcer disease, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and liver disorders.
- Order, interpret, and analyze diagnostic tests including endoscopy, colonoscopy, imaging studies (CT, MRI, ultrasound), and laboratory analyses.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans, including medication management, dietary modifications, and lifestyle interventions.
- Prescribe medications as appropriate, including proton pump inhibitors, immunomodulators, and anti-inflammatory agents.
- Educate patients and families on gastrointestinal conditions, treatment options, preventive care, dietary changes, and post-procedure follow-up.
- Collaborate with gastroenterologists, primary care physicians, and other specialists to ensure coordinated, whole-person care.
- Maintain accurate, thorough, and timely documentation in electronic medical records.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and team meetings as appropriate.
- Stay current with advancements in gastroenterology through continuing education and collaboration with supervising physicians.