Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Division of Gastroenterology

District Medical Group (DMG) is well known as a respected leader in the healthcare industry in the Phoenix area, with a reputation for outstanding leadership, innovation and dedication to the patients and communities we serve. DMG is one of the largest physician groups in the Valley, with over 450 dedicated physicians/APPs, supported by approximately 100 skilled professional/administrative team members.

DMG is actively recruiting for a Gastroenterology APP to join our Internal Medicine Department.

The GI APP will collaborate with physician(s) to provide daily patient care as part of a health care team; involving assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of patient problem(s), physician examinations, emergency care, referral, and patient education at Valleywise Health Medical Center (VHMC) or at one of its FQHC locations, as directed by the Department Chair and/or Section Chief.

Travel between Phoenix and Peoria clinics is required; primary site location will be the Phoenix clinic. [SK1]

Responsibilities Include

• Identify health needs of patients through systematic assessment, utilizing professional skills, health history, physical evaluation, laboratory tests, and other diagnostic tools.
• Develop and record a plan of care which acknowledges the patient’s needs and priorities.
• Participate in educational programs to prevent illness and promote, maintain, or restore health.
• Participate in health promotion efforts.
• Apply epidemiological methods for disease control.
• Participate in case conferences with physicians.
• Prescribe medication as appropriate.
• Perform laboratory tests as appropriate.
• Perform developmental screening of patients.
• Refer patients to specialized physicians as appropriate for further specialty evaluation.
• Perform other duties as requested.

DMG continuously strives for and succeeds in providing a strong and positive work environment through employee appreciation, team collaboration, competitive compensation, mentoring, and great benefits including:

• A strong healthcare package inclusive of medical, dental, vision – eligible DAY ONE
• A rich 401(k) with employer match, increasing annually up to 6%
• Four weeks PTO + 10 paid holidays
• One week of CME with allowance
• Paid Sick Time
• Qualifies for participation in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) and more
• For consideration, please forward CV by email to: practice@dmgaz.org
• EOE