What are the responsibilities and job description for the PA or NP: Gastroenterology position at IDAHO GASTROENTEROLOGY ASSOCIATES, LLP?
JOB DESCRIPTION: Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant)
REPORTS TO: APP Physician Liaison
DEFINITION OF POSITION:
We are looking for an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to diagnose and treat acute and chronic GI health conditions, as well as promote good health practices. You will see patients in both clinics and the inpatient care setting. Duties include conducting physical examinations, initiating work up and treatment, interpreting lab tests, and overseeing patients’ plan of care. You will be both a health practitioner and an educator, supporting disease prevention practices and helping people lead healthy lives. Experience in one of the following subspecialties preferred: acute care, cardiology, family health, women’s health or urgent care, preference for experience in gastroenterology. As a nurse practitioner or physician assistant, you will collaborate with other healthcare professionals, a team spirit, positive attitude, and strong work ethic is required. Patience, critical thinking, and good communication are a must. If you’re dedicated to advancing your knowledge and clinical expertise through research and professional discourse, we want to meet you.
Responsibilities
- Examine patients and their medical records
- Diagnostic testing and interpretation (blood testing, imaging, advanced imaging, etc.)
- Diagnose health conditions and illnesses
- Propose treatments for chronic and infectious diseases
- Prescribe medications
- Maintain accurate records and schedules
- Inform patients about their health conditions and prescribed medications
- Educate patients and their family members on diseases, epidemics, and prevention
- Oversee patients’ overall health
- Promote good health practices
- Advance professional knowledge and conduct research
Skills
- Proven experience as a NP or PA in a clinic, hospital, ER or other setting
- Expertise in primary care, acute care, and chronic care practices
- Knowledge of health and patient care regulations
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong ethics
- Team spirit with a positive attitude
- Critical Thinking
- Willingness to continue gaining knowledge and clinical experience
- Valid, unencumbered licensure in the state of Idaho
- Master’s degree, PhD is a plus
- Experience in EPIC eMR a plus
Salary: DOE
Benefits:
- 401(k) with matching
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Malpractice insurance
- Paid time off
Physical setting:
- Hospital
- Outpatient
- Private practice
Schedule:
- Clinic 8-5
- Hospital rotations vary
- Occasional night call
License/Certification:
- Certified Nurse Practitioner licensed in Idaho
- Certified Physician Assistant licensed in Idaho
Work Location: Boise, Meridian, Nampa
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract