Gastroenterology, Advanced Practice Provider
About The Position
Provide comprehensive gastroenterology care, including assessments, consults, admissions, discharges, and inpatient rounding. Partner with gastroenterologists to support a growing GI service line and increasing patient demand. Manage GI patients in the clinic, ensuring timely access, continuity of care, and follow-up. Collaborate with colorectal surgeons on GI-related office visits and endoscopic care. Develop and implement individualized treatment plans with multidisciplinary providers. Prepare patients for GI procedures, manage post-procedure care, and coordinate transitions of care. Order and interpret diagnostic testing, prescribe medications, and maintain accurate documentation. Educate patients and families on GI conditions, treatments, lifestyle modifications, and disease management. Perform GI-related procedures within scope of practice and privileging. Work collaboratively with gastroenterologists, APPs, residents, nursing staff, and other care team members.
Requirements
- Licensed to provide either advanced practice nursing services in the State of Illinois as issued by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation in accordance with the Illinois Nurse Practice Act OR physician assistant services as issued by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation in accordance with the Illinois Physician Assistant Practice Act of 1987.
- Licensed by the Federal Drug Enforcement Administration and the State of Illinois to prescribe narcotics, if applicable.
- BLS/ACLS Certified.
- Must be eligible as a provider for Medicare, Medicaid, and other federal health programs.
- Provider shall meet all qualifications to participate in OSF's programs for professional malpractice and other liability coverage.
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care aligned to the preferences, goals, and needs of the patients served.
- Gastroenterology experience is preferred, new graduates will be considered.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive gastroenterology care, including assessments, consults, admissions, discharges, and inpatient rounding.
- Partner with gastroenterologists to support a growing GI service line and increasing patient demand.
- Manage GI patients in the clinic, ensuring timely access, continuity of care, and follow-up.
- Collaborate with colorectal surgeons on GI-related office visits and endoscopic care.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans with multidisciplinary providers.
- Prepare patients for GI procedures, manage post-procedure care, and coordinate transitions of care.
- Order and interpret diagnostic testing, prescribe medications, and maintain accurate documentation.
- Educate patients and families on GI conditions, treatments, lifestyle modifications, and disease management.
- Perform GI-related procedures within scope of practice and privileging.
- Work collaboratively with gastroenterologists, APPs, residents, nursing staff, and other care team members.
Benefits
- Generous paid time off!
- Vacation and holiday time off to get away and recharge
- Well-being time for self-care, mission trips, or whatever makes you happy!
- Sick leave for you or to care for an ill family member
- Continuing Medical Education (CME) time and dollars
- Concierge relocation services
- Health, life, dental, and retirement plans
- Paid occurrence-based malpractice
- Student Loan repayment counseling
- Career development opportunities
- $10,000 sign-on bonus with a 2-year commitment (for providers with previous gastroenterology experience)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
