Advance Practice Provider (NP/PA): Outpatient Hepatology I

Cleveland Clinic

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Digestive Disease Institute (DDI) is currently seeking a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner (Adult, Acute Care or Family) for an Outpatient position managing patients with liver disease primarily at Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus. Some responsibilities will include Office visits for both new, consult and established patients, coordination of care, ordering and interpreting diagnostic testing, managing provider inbox including patient messages, phone calls and results. Conditions managed include but are not limited to elevated liver biochemistries, fatty liver, viral hepatitis, genetic liver conditions and compensated/decompensated cirrhotics. The primary location for this position will be Main Campus, regional sites can be considered based on patient and department needs. Paracentesis training and clinic coverage is possible based on candidate interest and department needs. The ideal candidate for this position would possess the following traits: organized, self-starter, driven, efficient, team player, have a high sense of accountability and be comfortable with a high level of autonomy. The schedule for this position will be Monday-Friday from 8-5 with no weekends or holidays; please note procedure dates may start slightly earlier. Prior GI, Hepatology and/or transplant experience preferred, but not required. New graduates are welcome to apply.

Requirements

• NP: Currently licensed as a Nurse Practitioner in applicable state(s). Must be licensed as an RN in applicable state(s). National certification as a Nurse Practitioner by nationally accredited organization recognized by state Board of Nursing. Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA) required.
• PA: Certification as a Physician Assistant through the NCCPA or successor organization recognized by their practicing states Licensing Board. License to practice and prescribe issued by their practicing states Licensing Board. Current DEA License or DEA designee as required by NCQA. Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA) required.
• Oral and written communication in English
• Excellent analytical and decision-making skills are required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Demonstrated competency and the ability to perform advanced assessment and diagnosis.
• Demonstrated ability to utilize the electronic medical record.
• Demonstrates a high standard of moral and ethical behavior.
• Demonstrates compassion and professionalism and a commitment to excellent patient care.
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement, and the ability to work independently.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Nice To Haves

• Prior GI, Hepatology and/or transplant experience preferred, but not required.
• New graduates are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Conducts thorough medical histories, performs complete physical examinations (where indicated), initiates appropriate lab, radiology tests or other special tests required for evaluation of illness, and scrutinizes lab data to establish a record of the patient's current health status and to develop a working diagnosis and treatment plan.
• Works in collaboration with the health care team.
• Performs and interprets common laboratory, radiologic, cardiographic and other routine diagnostic procedures used to identify pathophysiologic processes as credentialed and privileged by the Medical Executive Committee and the Governing Body of the applicable hospitals.
• Performs routine and specialized procedures as credentialed and privileged by the Medical Executive Committee and the Governing Body of the applicable hospitals.
• May prescribe and monitor medications as allowed by license through applicable state board and Cleveland Clinic policies.
• Educates patients and answers questions regarding their disease, treatments, related drug and treatment side effects and hazards.
• Participates in medical team rounds; collaborates with nursing, medical and other healthcare team members regularly to ensure quality patient care.
• Refers patients to specialists as appropriate for consultation or for specialized health resources and treatment.
• Ensures continuity of care by serving as a liaison between patient and other members of the multi-disciplinary care team or with other specialty areas as necessary.
• Participates in quality monitoring thru the review of records and treatment plans for patient outcomes on a periodic basis to assure quality care.
• Facilitates appropriate length of stay, discharge planning and compliance with regulatory standards for inpatient management.
• Supports professional development of the health care team.
• Promotes translation of evidence-based practices, guidelines, and research.
• May conduct research studies.
• May assists in data collection and analysis.
• May serve as clinical preceptor for students.
• May onboard new caregivers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment opportunity employer. We know that fully supporting our caregivers is what creates the best outcomes for our patients. Our outstanding, comprehensive offerings are an investment in your health, well-being and future.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level