Bilingual Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Or Physician Assistant

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Mid-Level Provider (Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA)) to join our dynamic healthcare team! The APRN/PA will collaborate closely with gastroenterologists and other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care to patients in both outpatient and inpatient settings, participating in monthly hospital on-call coverage, and traveling locally to practice locations as needed. This role involves performing assessments, diagnosing conditions, developing treatment plans, and educating patients and their families on disease management and prevention strategies. 

Our Culture: Inspire hope. Build your legacy. Discover a rewarding, fulfilling, well-balanced career at Florida Digestive Health Specialist, LLP. With providers and locations across Florida, FDHS is one of the largest single-specialty, physician-owned GI practices in the state. FDHS was established in 2011 to provide comprehensive, high-quality gastroenterology services and foster advanced research for digestive health problems. With a growing team of nationally acclaimed care centers, providers, and staff, we continue to expand our reach to communities that need our care. As we continue to grow, we are seeking an APRN/PA to join our team and support our mission. 

Essential Duties: 

• Provide care to gastroenterology patients by developing diagnoses, establishing patient care objectives, noting changing conditions and needs, providing treatments and services involving disorders and conditions of the gastrointestinal tract, and collaborating with physicians. 
• Develop patient care plans by reviewing patients’ medical histories, documenting physical and psychological conditions, and influencing social factors, conferring with family and friends, developing a diagnosis, and defining interventions, schedules, and timetables.
• Provide patient education on disease processes, treatment options, medication administration, and preventative measures. 
• Assist in performing endoscopic procedures such as colonoscopies and endoscopies with gastroenterologists.
• Document patient encounters accurately and thoroughly in electronic medical records (EMR) system. 
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare team members, including nurses, physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and dieticians to ensure holistic patient care. 
• Maintain safe, secure, and healthy patient care environments by following infection control procedures, medication administration, storage protocols, and controlled substance regulations while adhering to professional, legal, and organizational policies. 
• Improve job knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, benchmarking state-of-the-art practices, and participating in professional societies.
• Other duties as assigned. Please note that the duties and responsibilities outlined in this job description are not exhaustive and may be subject to change at any time to meet the evolving needs of the company. In addition to the responsibilities listed above, employees may be required to perform additional tasks or duties as assigned by management. 

Qualifications:

• Active license in good standing with the state of Florida 
• Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience. 
• General Medicine or GI training preferred. 
• Ability to work effectively in fast-paced environment and collaborate with team members. 
• Familiarity with EMR charting systems
• Ability to maintain effective and organized systems to ensure timely patient flow 
• Strong written and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills
• Knowledge of HIPAA and medical terminology 
• Commitment to providing compassionate and patient-centered care. 
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for local travel. 

Benefits: 

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience. 
• Eligible for a performance-based bonus tied to production.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plan, paid time off and paid holidays. 
• Professional development opportunities
• Positive and collaborative work environment

Work Schedule & On-Call Duties: 

• Full-time position, generally Monday through Friday with flexibility based on office or hospital needs. 
• Required to participate in rotating hospital on-call schedule approximately once per month, including coverage of inpatient consults and emergency GI related issues.

EEO Statement: It is the policy of Florida Digestive Health Specialists to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

When you join FDHS, you become part of a premier team striving to deliver unparalleled, personalized care while treating patients like family. And at FDHS, our patients are at the heart of everything we do. Join our team at FDHS and make a difference in the lives of our patients and employees alike!