We are seeking a qualified Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner for a full-time position in Outpatient Gastroenterology at our Main Campus. The ideal candidate will be comfortable with a high level of autonomy and working as a collegial member of the team.
Requirements
- Conducts thorough medical histories
- Performs complete physical examinations (where indicated)
- Initiates appropriate lab, radiology tests or other special tests required for evaluation of illness
- Works in collaboration with the health care team
- Performs and interprets common laboratory, radiologic, cardiographic and other routine diagnostic procedures
- May prescribe and monitor medications
- Educates patients and answers questions regarding their disease, treatments, related drug and treatment side effects and hazards
- Participates in medical team rounds
- Collaborates with nursing, medical and other healthcare team members regularly
- Refers patients to specialists as appropriate for consultation or for specialized health resources and treatment
- Ensures continuity of care
- 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
- Promotes translation of evidence-based practices, guidelines, and research
- May conduct research studies
- May assist in data collection and analysis
- May serve as clinical preceptor for students
- May onboard new caregivers
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- 401k Matching
- Retirement Plan
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Paid Holidays