Physician Assistant

Cleveland Clinic?s Digestive Disease Institute is currently seeking a qualified Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner (Adult or Family certified) for a full-time position in Outpatient Gastroenterology at our South Region locations (Medina Hospital and Summit Gastroenterology) . This provider will treat General GI patients. Some common diagnosis would include Abdominal Pain, GERD, IBS, Colorectal Cancer Screening, GI Bleeding, Biliary disorders, Diarrhea, Constipation, Nausea, Weight Loss, Bloating, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Abnormal liver function tests, Fatty liver, and Hepatitis. Some typical duties will include Outpatient office visits, rectal exams, responding to patient calls/messages, interpreting diagnostic testing and discussing results with patients, collaborating with supervising physician(s) as needed. Currently no nights or weekends are required but this could change in the future depending on department needs. Experience is preferred, however new graduates with GI experience will be considered.

Nationally certified Advanced Practice Provider who provides primary and/or specialty care in a variety of healthcare settings. Functions in collaboration with the health care team in accordance with certification and licensure. Practice emphasizes health promotion, disease prevention and the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic health problems. Conducts thorough medical histories, performs complete physical examinations (where indicated), initiates appropriate lab, radiology tests or other special tests required for evaluation of illness, and scrutinizes lab data to establish a record of the patient's current health status and to develop a working diagnosis and treatment plan. Works in collaboration with the health care team.
~Performs and interprets common laboratory, radiologic, cardiographic and other routine diagnostic procedures used to identify pathophysiologic processes as credentialed and privileged by the Medical Executive Committee and the Governing Body of the applicable hospitals.
~Performs routine and specialized procedures as credentialed and privileged by the Medical Executive Committee and the Governing Body of the applicable hospitals.
~May prescribe and monitor medications as allowed by license through applicable state board and Cleveland Clinic policies.
~Participates in medical team rounds; collaborates with nursing, medical and other healthcare team members regularly to ensure quality patient care.
~Refers patients to specialists as appropriate for consultation or for specialized health resources and treatment.
~Ensures continuity of care by serving as a liaison between patient and other members of the multi-disciplinary care team or with other specialty areas as necessary.
~Participates in quality monitoring thru the review of records and treatment plans for patient outcomes on a periodic basis to assure quality care.
~Facilitates appropriate length of stay, discharge planning and compliance with regulatory standards for inpatient management.
~Supports professional development of the health care team.
~May assists in data collection and analysis.
~MSN required upon hire or within 3 years of hire for external hires and internal hires moving from a non-APRN licensed role to an APRN licensed role.
~Graduate of an accredited APRN program.
~If in neonatal care service area Master?Languages:
~Oral and written communication in English


Currently licensed as a Nurse Practitioner in applicable state(s).
~Must be licensed as an RN in applicable state(s).
~National certification as a Nurse Practitioner by nationally accredited organization recognized by state Board of Nursing.
~or Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) through the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) may be required based upon work setting.
~Must have arrangements with at least one physician in accordance with requirements set forth by the State Board of Nursing in applicable states.
~Must be credentialed and privileged by the Medical Executive Committee and the Governing Body of the applicable hospitals.


Demonstrated ability to utilize the electronic medical record.
~Demonstrates compassion and professionalism and a commitment to excellent patient care.
~Work Experience:
~Personal Protective Equipment:
~Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.


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