Gastroenterology Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
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Position: Gastroenterology Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP/PA)
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Coverage Duration: Immediate start for 6 months preferred (3 months considered for continuity).
- Work Environment: Clinic setting.
- Schedule: Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM (some flexibility with hours may be possible).
- Daily Responsibilities: This role involves both clinic care and rounding; it is not a surgical assisting position. The NP/PA will operate independently in the department, supporting 14 gastroenterologists. Requires both inpatient and outpatient experience, specifically in gastroenterology.
Responsibilities include:
- Conducting initial patient consultations.
- Following up with patients on pathology results.
- Managing medication and addressing inbox inquiries.
- Performing general GI consultations.
- Morning rounding (approximately 2 to 2.5 hours) followed by clinic duties for the remainder of the day.
- Competency in conducting paracentesis in the clinic (2-3 procedures daily) is essential.
- The provider will work independently, with RN/LVN support available. Strong communication skills and the ability to integrate into a collaborative team culture are mandatory.
- Call Requirements: No on-call responsibilities.
- Patient Volume: Estimated rounding includes 8-10 patients per day with 2-3 paracentesis cases. -
Provider Staffing: The clinic supports 12 GI physicians; there will be no additional NP/PA onsite for support. - Electronic Medical Record System: EPIC.
- Credentialing Timeline: Approximately 60+ days from application submission.
- Licensure and Certifications Required: Candidates must be board certified and hold BLS certification (American Hospital Association).