Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - Pediatric Gastroenterology

Department/Unit:

Pediatrics Gastroenterology

Work Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Salary Range:

Salary range: $116,035-$136,512

The Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology at Albany Medical Center is seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our busy and collaborative Pediatric Gastroenterology team. This position offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact in Pediatric GI care and help children thrive alongside a collaborative, expert Pediatric GI team.

Position Highlights:

• 40 hours per week. No weekends, nights, or holidays.
• Primary site: Downtown Campus- 22 New Scotland Ave, Albany NY 12208
• 8 half day sessions per week, 6 patients per half day session.

Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive, patient-centered care to pediatric patients with acute and chronic gastrointestinal conditions, including evaluation, diagnosis, and management across inpatient and/or outpatient settings.
• Perform detailed histories, physical examinations, and develop evidence-based treatment plans in collaboration with pediatric gastroenterologists.
• Manage a panel of patients with conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), celiac disease, reflux disorders, feeding disorders, and functional GI disorders.
• Order, interpret, and act on diagnostic tests including laboratory studies, imaging, and specialty testing.
• Participate in procedural care as applicable (e.g., pre- and post-endoscopy management, sedation support depending on practice setting).
• Coordinate multidisciplinary care with nursing, nutrition, social work, surgery, and other pediatric subspecialties to ensure optimal outcomes.
• Provide patient and family education on diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, and disease management strategies.
• Support continuity of care through follow-up visits, care coordination, and transitions between inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Prescribe medications and therapies in accordance with New York State regulations and institutional protocols.
• Document clinical encounters accurately and timely within the electronic medical record.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, clinical pathways, and evidence-based practice advancement within the division.
• Collaborate in teaching activities with medical students, residents, and fellows, as appropriate in an academic environment.
• Participate in on-call coverage, weekend rotations, or extended hours as required by the department.
• Maintain compliance with institutional policies, regulatory standards, and scope-of-practice guidelines.

Qualifications:

• License and active registration as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in New York State
• Master's Degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program or completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program
• Familiarity working in electronic medical records. Epic experience a plus.
• Collaborate effectively across various departments to ensure cohesive, patient-centered care and a positive work environment
• Maintain HIPAA and patient confidentiality at all times

This position offers the chance to develop specialized expertise in pediatric gastroenterology, while working within one of the region’s leading academic health systems.

We offer a highly competitive benefits package, including:

• Competitive base salary range $116,035-$136,512 based on years of licensure with additional incentive bonus opportunity:
• Newly licensed: $116,035
• 3 years of licensure: $122,861
• 8 years of licensure: $129,686
• 12 years of licensure: $136,512
• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• Generous paid time off and holiday schedule
• Albany Med retirement plan plus a 403(b)
• Annual CME allowance and dedicated CME time
• Occurrence-based malpractice coverage
• Employee wellness programs and mental health support

Albany Medical Center is the centerpiece of medicine, research, and medical education in New York’s Capital Region and is the area's largest private employer with more than 10,000 employees.

Albany Medical Center offers excellent career opportunities in a wide range of roles in both patient care and administration. We value all our staff members and offer outstanding employee benefits including:

• Excellent health care coverage with no copay at Albany Medical Center providers
• A wide array of services and programs to support emotional, physical, and mental wellbeing

Anchored in the state’s historic capital city, Albany Medical Center offers a full range of inpatient and outpatient care and is home to the region’s largest hospital, only Level 1 adult and pediatric trauma centers, and only children’s hospital. The downtown campus also offers opportunities at Albany Medical College.

Albany Medical Center, along with Columbia Memorial Health, Glens Falls Hospital, Saratoga Hospital, and the Visiting Nurses, form the Albany Med Health System, serving more than three million people over 25 counties.

Albany Medical College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds and experiences, including women, persons with disabilities, protected veterans, and underrepresented minorities.

Thank you for your interest in Albany Med Health System!​

Albany Med Health System is an equal opportunity employer.

This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Med Health System, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:

Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Health System policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.