Physician Assistant PA-C or Nurse Practitioner ACNP (Outpatient) (65119)
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Job Description
- Job Location: Athens Office - Athens, GA 30601
- Position Type: Full Time
- Education Level: Graduate Degree
- Travel Percentage: As needed for business requirements
- Job Category: Provider
United Digestive is a large, well-established organization with approximately 140 physicians, 120 Mid-level Providers, and 27 endoscopy centers in the southeast. We seek candidates with a record of academic achievement and excellent consultative and diagnostic skills.
Gastroenterology experience is preferred, but not required. To learn more about the practice, please visit our website at uniteddigestive.com. LOCATION DETAILS Gastroenterology Associates Athens - Athens Clinic The position includes shared weekend hospital call, occurring every 10 weeks.
GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES Responsible for providing medical assistance to patients in office and in hospital, and receives training and direction from practice physicians.
RESPONSIBILITIES Duties include but are not limited to Running daily GI outpatient clinic Accurately providing and counseling patients with information for medical treatment or procedures Answering emails and voicemails and returning patient calls in a timely and efficient manner Abiding by and promoting HIPAA compliance; maintaining strictest confidentiality with regards to patient information REQUIRED EDUCATION, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE Master of Medical Science, Physician Assistant or Master of Science in Nursing, Nurse Practitioner required, adult or acute care Nurse Practitioner.
GI experience preferred, however, new graduates are welcome to apply. Must be computer literate and able to operate Practice Management software and multiple Microsoft Office applications.
ADDITIONAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE APP must be able to: Provide a high level of quality patient care and customer service at all times Work under pressure; assess, respond to, and communicate issues in a timely manner Maintain composure and set a professional example to patients and coworkers Communicate clearly with patients and coworkers through the telephone, email, and in person Interpret and apply clinical and non-clinical policies and procedures PHYSICAL/MENTAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS Requires sitting and standing associated with a normal office environment; travel as business needs dictate.
Qualifications
Key Responsibilities
The role involves providing medical assistance to patients in both office and hospital settings, including running a daily GI outpatient clinic and accurately counseling patients regarding medical treatments or procedures. Responsibilities also include timely handling of patient communications via email and phone while maintaining strict confidentiality.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a Master of Medical Science (Physician Assistant) or Master of Science in Nursing (Adult or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner), though new graduates are welcome to apply. Essential requirements include computer literacy and the ability to operate Practice Management software and Microsoft Office applications.
Key Skills
Gastroenterology — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
Of the 50 active Nurse Practitioner listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 52% have no call, 76% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Georgia is 96.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.8% of Georgia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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