GI Advanced Practice Provider
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Job Location:
Waukegan, IL - USA
Yearly Salary:
USD 120000 - 150000
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Summary
Vista Health is seeking a full-time GI Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join our Gastroenterology team. This provider will deliver comprehensive patient care across inpatient and outpatient settings performing assessments managing GI conditions coordinating care and supporting patients through procedures and treatment plans.
Key Responsibilities
Provide full-time 40-hour per week clinical coverage.
Conduct patient histories physical exams and comprehensive assessments.
Order interpret and follow up on diagnostic tests.
Diagnose and manage a wide range of GI conditions including GERD IBD IBS liver disease and pancreatitis.
Develop implement and adjust treatment plans in collaboration with supervising physicians.
Prescribe medications and therapies within state scope of practice regulations.
Assist with pre- and post-procedure evaluations for endoscopies colonoscopies and other GI procedures.
Provide education to patients and families regarding disease management medications diet and lifestyle changes.
Collaboration & Coordination
Partner with supervising gastroenterologists to optimize patient outcomes.
Coordinate care with primary care providers specialists dieticians and other care team members.
Participate in inpatient consults hospital rounds and outpatient clinic visits.
Support smooth transitions of care including discharge planning and follow-up.
Essential Job Functions
Model organizational values through participation in the Community Cares Program and adherence to Standards of Behavior.
Maintain compliance with organizational departmental and regulatory policies and procedures.
Demonstrate continuous learning and professional development through education training and literature review.
Participate in staff meetings in-services and quality improvement initiatives.
Maintain competencies and required certifications on an annual basis.
Working Environment & Physical Requirements
Activity Levels: May include sitting standing walking bending lifting carrying and pushing (weights up to 50 lbs frequently; occasional heavier loads with assistance).
Sensory Requirements: Must be able to see with corrective eyewear and hear clearly with or without assistance.
Other: May be exposed to infectious diseases emergency situations irregular hours and may be required to wear protective equipment.
Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure: Daily.
Qualifications
Education
Masters degree from an accredited NP or PA program.
Experience
Prior gastroenterology or internal medicine experience preferred but not required.
Licensure & Certification
Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA).
Certification by a recognized national body (AANP/ANCC for NP; NCCPA for PA).
Active state license to practice.
Current BLS and ACLS certifications.
Other Requirements
Ability to provide care across all patient age groups.
Travel to other Vista Health sites may be required.
On-call and call-in support required including support at other Vista Health locations as needed.
Why Join Vista Health
At Vista Health we are committed to delivering high-quality patient care while supporting the professional growth of our providers. As part of our team youll have the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment with access to the latest resources and training.
Key Skills
- Practice Management
- Veterinary Experience
- Enterprise Architecture
- Office Manager Experience
- Enterprise Software
- Healthcare Management
- IaaS
- TOGAF
- Medical office experience
- Conflict Management
- COBIT
- Customer relationship management
About Company
Choose Excellence. Choose Vista. Are you Awesome? Join our team! If you are looking for a career where you can make a difference, come talk to us. We are always looking for great people to join our team. Recognize an Awesome Nurse The DAISY Award For Extraordinary Nurses is an interna ... View more
