APP ( NP or PA) - Gastroenterology

Carilion Clinic•Roanoke, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Carilion Clinic is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Gastroenterology team in an outpatient setting in Roanoke, Virginia. This is an excellent opportunity for an APP who enjoys building relationships with patients, managing a variety of gastrointestinal conditions, and working as part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team. You will practice alongside experienced gastroenterologists, APPs, nurses, and other healthcare professionals within Carilion’s integrated healthcare system. In this role, you will provide comprehensive outpatient care to patients with a wide range of gastrointestinal and digestive health conditions. At Carilion, APPs are valued members of the healthcare team and have opportunities to grow professionally while practicing within a supportive, physician-led organization. Carilion Clinic is a not-for-profit healthcare organization headquartered in Roanoke, Virginia. Our integrated healthcare system combines clinical care, education, and research while providing APPs the opportunity to work alongside experienced specialists in a collaborative environment. Join Carilion Clinic and build your career with a team committed to exceptional patient care and Moving Forward together.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing and Nurse Practitioner program or an accredited Physician Assistant program required.
Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience preferred.
Licensed or eligible for licensure as an Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Nurse Practitioners must also hold a current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Virginia.
Must be eligible for prescriptive authority in accordance with state regulations and as authorized by the Virginia Boards of Nursing and Medicine.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), or Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications required as appropriate to the position.
Must demonstrate and maintain all credentialing and licensing requirements of Carilion Clinic, the Virginia Board of Medicine or Nursing, and applicable certifying bodies.
Must meet practice and managed care credentialing requirements and qualify for malpractice insurance coverage.
Ability to work collaboratively with physicians and other healthcare providers.
Strong written and verbal communication skills required.
Proficiency with electronic medical records and standard computer systems required.

Nice To Haves

Gastroenterology or related experience is preferred; qualified candidates with strong relevant clinical backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Evaluating new and established patients
Obtaining histories, performing physical examinations, and developing treatment plans
Managing acute and chronic gastrointestinal conditions
Ordering and interpreting appropriate diagnostic testing
Providing patient education and follow-up care
Collaborating closely with Gastroenterology physicians and other members of the care team
Coordinating care with primary care providers and other specialties as needed