Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant I - Gastroenterology
About The Position
The Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner performs a variety of tasks in authorized settings, including clinics, hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, nursing homes, or patient's homes. This role involves obtaining patient history, performing physical examinations, ordering and performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, formulating diagnostic impressions, and developing and implementing treatment plans. The position also includes monitoring the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions, offering patient counseling and education, making appropriate referrals, and prescribing and dispensing prescription medication. Additionally, the role may involve assisting in surgery and performing minor and surgical procedures. A key responsibility is demonstrating the ability to assess and interpret patient data, considering age-specific needs.
Requirements
- Masters-prepared graduate of an accredited school of nursing and Nurse Practitioner program (for Nurse Practitioner)
- Current FL RN and APRN license and certification as a FNP, ANP, ACNP (for Nurse Practitioner)
- Graduate of accredited Physician Assistant program (for Physician Assistant)
- Current PA certification by NCCPA (for Physician Assistant)
- Registration as a PA by the FL State Board of Medical Practice (for Physician Assistant)
- Active BLS certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross at start date
- DEA registration required
Nice To Haves
- New graduates are welcome to apply!
Responsibilities
- Obtaining patient history
- Performing physical examinations
- Ordering and performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
- Formulating a diagnostic impression
- Developing and implementing a treatment plan
- Monitoring effectiveness of therapeutic interventions
- Offering counseling and education to meet patient needs
- Making appropriate referrals
- Prescribing and dispensing prescription medication
- Assisting in surgery
- Performing minor procedures and surgical procedures
- Demonstrates ability to assess data reflective of patient's status and appropriately interprets information relative to patient's age-specific needs.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive benefit plans
- Continuing education and advancement opportunities
- Medical: Multiple plan options
- Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage
- Vision: Affordable plan with national network
- Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses
- Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
