What are the responsibilities and job description for the Advanced Practice Provider (APP) position at Gastrointestinal Associates, P.C.?
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We are currently searching for an Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join our team at GIA. The APP collaborates with the physician and other healthcare professionals to provide medical services including direct patient care, medical record documentation, and follow-up care to outpatients. The Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner operates within the standards of care and scope of practice as defined by the State of Tennessee.
Hours worked are typically 7:30 am – 4:00 pm Monday through Friday (5 days per week). Quarterly bonuses are available based on productivity.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Performs physical exams of patients with acute and chronic gastrointestinal problems
- Identifies differential diagnoses, assesses the severity of the patient's illness, and establishes priorities of care for the presenting problem
- Assists in the development of a treatment plan and appropriate follow up care
- Communicates pertinent patient information to the covering physician
- Educates the patient about the diagnosis and treatment plan
- Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests
- Documents patient visit appropriately in the electronic medical record (EMR) and/or according to the guidelines established by each individual location in which the care is provided
- Exercises prescriptive authority as outlined in Tennessee statutes
- Assists with percutaneous gastrostomy (PEG) tube placements
- Keeps current on new knowledge gained from conferences, workshops, professional literature, or other training and assimilates this knowledge into clinical practice
- Maintains patient confidentiality per HIPPA requirements
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelors Degree
- Graduate of an accredited NP or PA program with active TN License
- DEA number
- CPR certification
- Previous Gastroenterology experience preferred but not required
- Knowledge of MSDS and Bloodborne pathogens
- Knowledge of and compliance with emergency plans and OSHA
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
License/Certification:
- APN or PA-C license (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Knoxville, TN 37909 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Knoxville, TN 37909: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $85,000