Gastroenterology Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

CenterWell Senior Primary Care • The Villages, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Villages Health is seeking full-time Gastroenterology Nurse Practitioners/Physician Assistants who are interested in devoting their practice to serving our wonderful patient population. Join us and our team of providers who partner to be patient-centered and community-focused here in The Villages, America’s Healthiest Hometown!

Requirements

• Successful completion of advanced practitioner training and certification as a practitioner (general or specialized) from an approved Nurse Practitioner program or Physician Assistant program.
• Good bedside manner.
• An empathetic and cooperative disposition.
• Good clinical skills and fund of knowledge.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of professional experience in a gastroenterology clinic setting.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient status by obtaining health history through patient/family interviews and chart reviews; assessing presenting illness, risk factors, and family history, psychosocial situation, and cultural factors; and performing appropriate physical examination.
• Orders/performs appropriate laboratory diagnostic and other screening tests.
• Seeks other information as needed, including consultation with physicians and other clinicians, for evaluation of illness.
• Integrates data to determine diagnosis and therapeutic plan, including identification of any health risks.
• Develops and implements treatment plan by prescribing/dispensing medications and/or injections in compliance with medical practice guidelines and state laws.
• Handles minor lacerations.
• Instructs patient/family regarding medications and treatments.
• Educates patients regarding health promotion/illness prevention.
• Recommends appropriate community resources to meet patient/family needs.
• Communicates appropriate case management information to other professionals and community agencies.
• Prepares documentation for medical records including updating patient medical chart by posting examination and test results, diagnosis, medications, and treatment in written/computerized manner.
• Participates in peer reviews, chart reviews, staff education, clinical guideline development, and other continuing education and quality assurance activities to demonstrate compliance with standards, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Acts as consultant/collaborator to clinical team on area of specialty.
• Complies with patient confidentiality requirements.
• Promotes patient advocacy.
• Collaborates with physicians in managing acute and long-term medical needs of patient.
• Provides monitoring and continuity of care between visits according to treatment plan including triaging patient calls/e-mails.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed