NURSE PRACTITIONER/PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT -- GASTROENTEROLOGY - Military veterans preferred

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Description

Responsible for providing direct patient care within the practice & directive of collaborating physician; assessment and management of patients; day to day implementation and evaluation of the appropriate plan of care; serving as a consultant, researcher, and educator. This position will cover in-patient and out-patient rounds.

Works in collaboration with the Physician as well as nursing and support services to provide patient-focused care.
Performs history & physicals, documentation of findings; communication with collaborating Provider.
Orders appropriate diagnostic testing; reviews results/ informs patients & Providers of findings and required follow up.
Patient education and support.
Ensures continuity of care for follow-up treatments.
Other duties as necessary under direction of Provider/s and Administration.

Blend of inpatient and outpatient care:

• Inpatient coverage is rotated alongside a supervising physician (currently a 1:4 rotation during business hours)
• No weekend coverage required
• No hospital call coverage outside of normal business hours
• Some limited clinic call coverage as part of the team may be needed

As expected with all healthcare positions, must adhere to HIPAA/OSHA/BLOODBORNE PATHOGEN regulations and maintain annual required workplace trainings.

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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