Nurse Practitioner (NP)/Physician Assistant (PA) - Pediatric Gastroenterology
About The Position
Emplify Health by Gundersen is seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our Department of Pediatric Specialties and work alongside an experienced Pediatric Gastroenterologist in our nationally recognized pediatric program. This position offers a flexible schedule of 0.8 to 1.0 FTE and provides an opportunity to deliver high-quality, family-centered care to children and adolescents throughout the region. As part of a multidisciplinary pediatric team, you will provide outpatient care for patients with a variety of gastroenterology conditions while collaborating closely with physicians, nurses, and support staff to enhance the health and well-being of our pediatric population.
Requirements
- Completed an accredited program
- Eligible to obtain a license to practice in our multi-state region with no restrictions or limitations
- Advanced practice clinicians work under the direct supervision of a physician.
Nice To Haves
- Opportunities to develop expertise in pediatric digestive health and chronic disease management
Responsibilities
- Conduct patient assessments, histories, and physical examinations
- Diagnose, develop, and implement treatment plans for pediatric gastrointestinal conditions
- Manage follow-up and return visits for conditions such as: Constipation and encopresis, Gastroesophageal reflux, Abdominal pain and functional gastrointestinal disorders
- Support care management for patients with more complex diagnoses, including: Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Celiac disease, Failure to thrive, Other chronic gastrointestinal conditions
- Order and interpret appropriate diagnostic testing
- Supervise pH probe placements
- Supervise and interpret Breath Hydrogen procedures
- Communicate test results and treatment recommendations to patients and families
- Provide patient and family education and counseling
- Respond to patient inquiries through the electronic patient portal, phone communications, and written correspondence
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, dietitians, and ancillary staff to provide coordinated care
- Teaching students, residents, fellows or clinical staff is cornerstone to our Medical Education philosophy and an expectation of all clinicians.
- Clinician staff may need to provide outreach service as part of their role in the system.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
