Gastroenterology Advanced Practice Provider

Novant Health•Wilmington, NC

About The Position

Are you looking to join a remarkable team where quality care meets quality service, in every dimension, every time? Novant Health Medical Group is looking for a conscientious, compassionate, and skilled Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our local, growing Gastroenterology practice of 9 physicians and 11 APPs in Wilmington, NC. This position would provide clinical care for our patients in both the ambulatory and acute settings. We are looking for a candidate who has interest in helping drive and manage the care for patients with complex gastrointestinal needs. The ideal candidate is patient-centric, flexible, adaptable, dependable, and respectful of all team members. Gastroenterology experience preferred. One year of APP experience preferred. Weekend and Holiday rotation required. No call required. RNFA certification required for NPs. Our expert gastroenterologists , nurse practitioners, and physician assistants work collaboratively to provide remarkable care to our operative and non-operative patients. The selected APP will be responsible for performing a variety of functions under the supervision of our physicians. These functions, though not all-inclusive, include seeing patients in the clinic setting and rounding at our acute facilities. New Hanover County is an excellent place to live and work. Enjoy beautiful beaches, attractive communities, golf, water sports, fine dining, shopping, universities, and schools. The Brunswick County beaches, and Myrtle Beach communities are easily accessible and mere minutes away. Novant Health benefits: NH Medical Group employed Medical and Retirement Benefits CME Allowance System wide EHR-Epic Malpractice Work-Life balance Novant Health Medical Group: One of the largest medical groups in the nation. Offers resiliency training for providers and team members to prevent burnout. Established the ODYSSEY program to enhance the new physician and APP experience by empowering our providers to connect, explore and evolve within a culture of continuous learning and teamwork to build a high performing provider network. Instituted an APP Council that partners with leaders to improve APP clinical performance and consistency, create a community of practice that enhances experience, engagement and growth, fully integrate APPs into the care team, and set standards for APP practice. Is nationally recognized for advanced care and one of the largest community based, non-profit healthcare systems. Is well known for being physician-led and physician-driven. For example, our physicians are in every area of leadership across the organization. That means every strategic discussion has physicians at the table, and every market partners a physician leader with an administrator. The result is a focus on the details that are important to physicians. At Novant Health, one of our core values is diversity and inclusion. By engaging the strengths and talents of each team member, we ensure a strong organization capable of providing remarkable healthcare to our patients, families and communities. Therefore, we invite applicants from all group dynamics to apply to our exciting career opportunities. Join us, and let's transform healthcare together. #MakeHealthcareRemarkable #JoinTeamAubergine #NHMGAPPs It is the responsibility of every Novant Health team member to deliver the most remarkable patient experience in every dimension, every time. Our team members are part of an environment that fosters team work, team member engagement and community involvement. The successful team member has a commitment to leveraging diversity and inclusion in support of quality care. All Novant Health team members are responsible for fostering a safe patient environment driven by the principles of "First Do No Harm".

Requirements

Master's Degree required. Either a graduate of an NCCPA accredited physician assistant program, or NP or post Master's NP program required.
Current PA or NP license in appropriate state required.
NCCPA or registry with state nursing board, ACLS, DEA registry required.
Ability to successfully complete generic and department-specific skills validation and competency testing
Thorough knowledge of diagnosis, and pharmacology
Thorough skill in physical assessment and management of chronic illness
Communication skills, both verbal and written
General computer knowledge is preferred
Ability to work independently, yet in collaboration when necessary
Ability to use problem-solving, decision making, creative and communication skills
Dedicated to patient rehabilitation and self-care

Nice To Haves

Gastroenterology experience preferred.
One year of APP experience preferred.
RNFA certification required for NPs.

Responsibilities

Provide clinical care for our patients in both the ambulatory and acute settings
Helping drive and manage the care for patients with complex gastrointestinal needs
Seeing patients in the clinic setting and rounding at our acute facilities