Locum Tenens Physician Assistant - Gastroenterology Needed in NY

Job Description

Our client is seeking a Gastroenterology Physician Assistant for a 120-day assignment in New York, starting Jul 6, 2026. This role involves managing complex diagnostic problems, providing medical and emergency interventions, and monitoring medications. The schedule is a standard 5-day work week, from 8:00 to 17:00, with a focus on delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in gastroenterology.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Refer complex and high-priority cases to collaborating physicians for complicated diagnostic problems, serious illness, complicated therapeutic issues, and re-evaluation of chronic conditions.
• Provide appropriate medical and emergency interventions; prescribe and monitor medications relevant to diagnoses.
• Evaluate medical problems of patients in the Gastroenterology/Internal Medicine practice setting and request specialist consultations as indicated.
• Provide education to patients and families about preventive care, medical issues, and prescribed treatments.
• Document all medical evaluations, diagnoses, procedures, treatments, outcomes, education, referrals, and consultations.
• Facilitate evaluation of records by physicians, peers, and quality standards according to protocols.

Additional Information

• Board Certification: Gastroenterology
• EMR: Epic
• Provider will be seeing adults acutely ill with a wide variety of medical problems.

Benefits

• Strong compensation
• Travel-related expenses covered
• A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
• Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities

What are Locum Tenens Jobs?

Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension.

Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.

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