Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner (Vadnais Heights)

MNGI•Vadnais Heights, MN

11d•$120,000 - $147,000•Hybrid

About The Position

MNGI Digestive Health is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner) to provide gastroenterology health care. This is a full-time, salaried, exempt position, open to 0.8 FTE, 0.9 FTE, or 1.0 FTE. The role will primarily be based at the Vadnais Heights MNGI Digestive Health location, with some work also performed at the hospital. The provider will evaluate health problems, institute therapy in collaboration with a MNGI gastroenterologist, and refer for other care as needed.

Requirements

Certified Nurse Practitioner license or Certified Physician Assistant license is required.
Must maintain a BLS certification.
Medicine and biology knowledge
Gastroenterology system knowledge
Emergency response knowledge
Microsoft Office applications proficiency
Medical terminology knowledge
Compassionate patient care skill
Active listening skill
Problem solve, prioritization, and critical thinking skill
Attention to detail skill
Organization and time management skill
Ability to multitask
Ability to collaborate with supervising physicians
Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers at all levels
Ability to identify complex health concerns and review related information to develop and evaluate plan of care
Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
Ability to type proficiently and accurately

Responsibilities

Works in our clinics and/or the hospitals in which we support
Completes initial and follow up consultation with patients in the hospital and clinical setting in collaboration with a MNGI gastroenterologist
Completes patient history, physical exams and provide patient teaching as applicable
Documents patient encounters appropriately and in a timely manner to ensure consistency of care and adequate billing
Initiation and management of therapies for preventative and chronic GI disease
Issuing prescription orders for medications and completing prescription refill requests in 24 hours
Review and sign off on labs within 72 hours
Use formularies and guidelines to help patients manage the cost of their care
Proficient use of electronic medical records
Uses MNGI disease guidelines and protocols in making medical decisions
Coordinates in-patient video capsules and procedures in hospital as defined by current guidelines
Required to take hospital coverage call as assigned
Other duties may be assigned to meet business need