Advanced Endoscopy Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology - Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

University of Rochester • City of Rochester, NY

7d • $98,010 - $137,218

About The Position

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive. NP or PA Full Time, Monday through Friday, primarily daytime hours, 8- or 10-hour shifts, ambulatory position Exciting opportunity to work as a provider in an interdisciplinary patient care team with a large APP representation in the division of gastroenterology and hepatology. Providers in this position see a variety of gastrointestinal complaints with a focus on pre- and post-procedure management for patients who require advanced endoscopic procedures and chronic disease management of pancreaticobiliary diagnoses. Patient education, coordination of services and understanding of advanced endoscopic procedures are integral to this role which involves both collaborative and independent patient care. Participation in continuing education and career advancement opportunities encouraged. APP mentoring and support is available to all new hires. All APPs will complete a structured orientation/onboarding program to help position them for success in this role. Excellent communication skills and the ability to make independent decisions in the management of complex patients are a must. Must be NYS eligible for NP/PA certification. The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Characteristics). This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates, for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law. Learn. Discover. Heal. Create. Located in western New York, Rochester is our namesake and our home. One of the world’s leading research universities, Rochester has a long tradition of breaking boundaries—always pushing and questioning, learning and unlearning. We transform ideas into enterprises that create value and make the world ever better. If you’re looking for a career in higher education or health care, the University of Rochester may offer the perfect opportunity for your background and goals. At the University of Rochester, we are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture and are united by a strong commitment to be ever better—Meliora. It is an ideal that informs our shared mission to ensure all members of our community feel safe, respected, included, and valued.

Requirements

• Must be NYS eligible for NP/PA certification.
• NPs and PAs will demonstrate clinical competence, superior verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal effectiveness and customer relation skills, computer competence and must have an active desire to learn.
• Nurse Practitioner Require a Master's degree as a Nurse Practitioner, an active New York State Registered Nurse license in good standing, an active New York State Nurse Practitioner licensure in good standing and current national certification as an Nurse Practitioner.
• Physician Assistant Required completion of an ARC-PA approved Physician Assistant program, an active New York State Physician Assistant licensure in good standing and current national certification as a Physician Assistant by NCCPA (National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants)

Responsibilities

• direct patient care
• treatment of acute illnesses and chronic symptom management in general GI patients with specific concentration in diseases of the pancreas, biliary tree
• performing (a) complete history and physicals, (b) follow-up office visits, (c) coordination and follow-up of diagnostic imaging, laboratory testing, and endoscopic procedures, and (d) prescribing medications
• Patient education
• coordination of services
• understanding of advanced endoscopic procedures
• collaborative and independent patient care
• Participation in continuing education and career advancement opportunities
• participate in the education of learners (students and new employees), using clinical learning experiences, knowledge sharing and skill training

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees