Gastroenterology/Hepatology Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP)

Northwell Health•Danbury, CT

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Northwell Health has an excellent opportunity for a full-time Physician Assistant (PA) to join our growing Hepatology and Liver Transplant program in Danbury, Connecticut. This position offers the opportunity to participate in the continued development and growth of a regional hepatology and liver transplant program. Responsibilities will include both outpatient and inpatient care, with opportunities to participate in pre-transplant evaluation, post-transplant management, management of advanced liver disease, and coordination of care across the health system. The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in hepatology and liver transplantation and enjoy working in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment. Experience caring for patients with complex liver disease is highly desirable.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
Current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
Eligible for or currently holding a Connecticut Physician Assistant license
Connecticut Controlled Substance Registration and Federal DEA registration
At least 2 years of clinical experience preferred
Excellent clinical judgment and ability to manage medically complex patients
Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational, and care-coordination skills
Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
Demonstrated commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care

Nice To Haves

Experience in hepatology, gastroenterology, transplant medicine, hospital medicine, or internal medicine strongly preferred
Experience caring for patients with cirrhosis or other complex liver disease preferred
Liver transplant experience strongly preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive clinical care to patients across the spectrum of liver disease, including new and established outpatient hepatology visits.
Inpatient consultation and management of patients with advanced liver disease.
Pre-transplant evaluation and optimization of liver transplant candidates.
Post-transplant follow-up and coordination of care.
Management of complications of cirrhosis, including ascites, hepatic encephalopathy, gastrointestinal bleeding, and portal hypertension.
Monitoring and management of patients with chronic viral hepatitis, autoimmune liver disease, cholestatic liver disease, and metabolic liver disease.
Liver cancer surveillance and coordination of care for patients with hepatocellular carcinoma.
Medication management and patient education.
Coordination of laboratory testing, imaging, procedures, and specialty referrals.
Patient and family education regarding chronic liver disease and transplantation.
Close communication with referring physicians and transplant centers.
Participation in quality improvement, clinical education, and program development initiatives.