Gastroenterology Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP/PA)

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.

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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).