Discover the advantages of Advanced Independent Practice - Washington Gastroenterology (WAGI) - Federal Way - powered by GI Alliance.
As a member of GI Alliance (GIA), WAGI - Federal Way is supported by the nation’s leading patient-focused, excellence-driven gastroenterology network that is physician-owned and led. This partnership empowers WAGI - Federal Way to deliver superior, individualized patient care by leveraging GI Alliance’s robust, world-class business and organizational support, ensuring our clinicians can focus on what they do best – providing top-notch care in a successful and dynamic private practice setting.
WAGI is seeking a Full-Time Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) or Physician’s Assistant (PA-C) to join our gastroenterology medical practice.
The Advanced Practice Practitioner (APP), as an independent healthcare provider, is responsible for delivering comprehensive treatment to both well and sick patients while working collaboratively within the gastroenterology health team. Via direct patient care, consultation, research, education, and partnership with other healthcare providers, demonstrates a high level of clinical experience in providing gastroenterology healthcare. Patients and families are educated by the APP on how to encourage wellbeing, avoid health complications, improve current health, and engage in acute and chronic illness. APPs are mentored by practice Physicians; PA-Cs practice within the WA State licensing to include practicing medicine with Physician supervision.
Responsibilities

• Provide care autonomously to a caseload of patients in a gastroenterology practice
• Conduct comprehensive or episodic health history, physical assessment, and pre-procedure workups of patients with acute or chronic gastrointestinal health problems
• Prescribe and regulate medications per prescriptive authority in Washington State
• Document patient data to ensure continuity in the provision and coordination of patient care including verbal and phone communications
• Collaborates with physicians in managing acute and long-term medical needs of patients
• Provides monitoring and continuity of care between physician visits; maintains and reviews patient records, charts and other pertinent information; triages patient telephone calls and provides medical advice and guidance
• Participate in clinical research studies as requested
• Infusion clinic coverage as needed
• May include inpatient hospital coverage as needed
• Other duties as assigned

This position will typically be practiced within WAGI clinics, Monday - Friday. However, there are additional requirements to also provide periodic coverage on weekends or holidays as needed for hospital coverage.
QualificationsThe following are the requirements for Physician Assistant candidates:

• Graduate of a Physician Assistant program approved by the CAHEA
• Current WA State Physician Assistant License required
• DEA prescriptive authority
• Current BLS certification required
• Current Washington State Driver’s license to be able to travel to other local clinics or hospitals as needed
• Extensive knowledge base of physical assessment, differential diagnosis, pathophysiology, pharmacology, and management of acute and chronic patient health problems
• Clinical experience in gastroenterology preferred or practice relevant area preferred

The following are the requirements for Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner candidates:

• Current WA State RN License
• Current WA State Nurse Practitioner License
• DEA prescriptive authority
• Current BLS certification required
• Current Washington State Driver’s license to be able to travel to other local clinics or hospitals as needed
• Extensive knowledge base of physical assessment, differential diagnosis, pathophysiology, pharmacology, and management of acute and chronic patient health problems
• Clinical experience in gastroenterology preferred or practice relevant area preferred

Skills And Abilities

• Treat patients and families with respect and dignity
• Maintains professional working relationships with physicians and all staff members
• Interacts positively with other offices, hospitals, pharmacies, etc.
• Knowledge of APP authorized Washington State scope of practice
• Responsible for personal and professional growth and effective communication
• Delegates appropriately to support staff
• Develops and implements training for patients and staff
• Collaborates with managers for process improvement
• Ability to maintain sustained concentration and attention to detail while working with frequent interruptions, conflicting demands, and deadlines
• Completes work in the time allotted and seeks other duties when time allows
• Exhibits strong listening skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision as well as with other team members
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate them when appropriate
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products, specifically Excel and Word
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment