APP ( NP or PA) - Gastroenterology
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. Responsibilities may include: 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
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
- Current or eligible Virginia licensure
- Appropriate national certification
- 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
- Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience preferred.
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
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Employer-funded pension plan
- CME funding and dedicated CME time
- Paid time off
- Annual merit review opportunities
- Relocation assistance, when applicable
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Employer Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary 403B)
- Onsite fitness studios and discounts to our Carilion Wellness centers
- Access to our health and wellness app, Personify Health
- Discounts on childcare
- Continued education and training
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
