Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Gastroenterology

Job Description

The Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) is a licensed healthcare provider who works closely with the supervising gastroenterologist to provide clinical care, coordinate patient management, and support in the diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of gastrointestinal conditions. The PA/NP is responsible for conducting patient assessments, developing care plans, performing diagnostic procedures, and ensuring effective communication with the healthcare team and patients. The role also includes pre-operative and post-operative evaluations, patient education, and assisting with procedures as required.

SCHEDULE

• Full-Time• Monday – Friday• 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

• Provide clinical management in collaboration with the gastroenterologist and healthcare team, including patient assessments, diagnosis, and treatment planning for GI conditions.• Assist with and perform diagnostic procedures, such as colonoscopies and endoscopies, under the supervision of the gastroenterologist.• Conduct pre-operative evaluations, including medical history review, physical exams, and ordering necessary diagnostic tests for gastrointestinal procedures.• Document patient encounters, including detailed medical histories, examination findings, treatment plans, and progress notes in the electronic health record (EHR).• Provide patient education on GI conditions, procedures, and lifestyle changes to manage or prevent symptoms.• Coordinate care and communicate with other healthcare providers, including nutritionists, imaging centers, and primary care physicians.• Follow up on test results, schedule follow-up appointments, and ensure that patients are progressing according to treatment plans.• Assist in managing in-office procedures, such as biopsies, colonoscopies, and endoscopies.• Act as a liaison between patients and the gastroenterologist, ensuring clear and accurate communication.• Participate in rounding and patient consultations, both in the hospital and outpatient clinic settings.• Stay updated on current GI procedures, best practices, and continuing education opportunities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program.• Licensed as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner in the State of Texas.• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications.• Previous experience in gastroenterology, internal medicine, or a related specialty preferred.• Proficiency in electronic health records (EHR) and other relevant computer systems.• Eligible for hospital privileges.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The individual must be able to:

• Stand, walk, sit, stoop, reach, lift, see, speak, and hear. Lifting is limited to 35 lbs. for clinical staff and 50 lbs. for non-clinical staff. The individual must use an assisted-lift device or get another individual(s) to assist with any lift exceeding these maximum limits.