What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner - Northern Region position at GastroIntestinal Associates, SC?
Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner
The Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner provides diagnostic and therapeutic services to patients under supervision and collaboration with physician(s) consistent with clinic policy and regulatory requirements defined by licensure. Provides high quality, efficient, and cost-effective care to patients and their families in the clinic and hospital setting.
This position is based primarily in our Northern Region, including Woodruff and Rhinelander outreach clinics.
Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities
• Provides patient care consistent with clinical standards including assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation and evaluation in the hospital, clinic, and outreach sites.
• Effectively communicates and coordinates plan of care with patients and their families, referring physicians, and supporting professional team members in both the hospital and clinic setting.
• Documents all actions and plans accurately, timely and per standards of the setting in which patient care is rendered including successful participation in quality reporting programs.
• Collaborates with the Director of Clinical Operations and Clinical Team Members to build and maintain a cohesive, patient focused work environment.
• Maintains clinic schedule that maximizes patient access to appointment (including outreach locations) and designed to meet productivity targets as defined by the clinic.
• Provides in-service education for GIA staff, patient support groups, and community education forums. Assists in the development of patient education materials.
• Maintains clinical and coding knowledge in an evolving healthcare environment.
• Serves as a role model of customer service for patients, co-workers, and referring providers.
Qualified candidates will have the following:
- Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program.
- Current and valid Wisconsin Physician Assistant or Advanced Practice Nurse Prescriber license.
- Current NCCPA certification for Physician Assistants; AANP or ANCC certification for Nurse Practitioners.
- Minimum of one to three years of practice experience in an adult medicine setting preferred; gastroenterology highly preferred.
- BLS and ACLS certifications required.
