APP - Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner | GI

Good Samaritan Society; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Generous time off

Job summary

Sanford Health in Fargo, ND is seeking a Physician Assistant to provide advanced clinical support to gastroenterology services. You will evaluate patients, perform histories and exams, and coordinate care with GI physicians and the health care team.

The role emphasizes endoscopy-related work, patient communication, and adherence to regulatory requirements, with a 1.0 FTE, day-time schedule and no weekends. Prior GI exposure is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• ARC-PA accreditation of PA program is required.
• NCCPA certification is required.
• Active PA licensure in each state of practice is required.
• DEA license to prescribe controlled substances is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments and histories.
• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic GI-related conditions.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests and imaging.
• Educate patients and families on health maintenance and treatments.
• Collaborate with GI team to ensure continuity of care.
• Maintain accurate EMR documentation and participate in quality initiatives.

Skills

Clinical experience in specialty area

Education

ARC-PA accredited PA program

Current NCCPA certification

Current PA licensure in practice states

DEA permit to prescribe controlled substances

Job description

Careers With Purpose

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.

Facility Details

Facility: Sanford Broadway Clinic
Location: Fargo, ND
Address: 737 Broadway N, Fargo, ND 58102, USA
Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 40.00

Department Details

Work with the group talented clinicians, day time hours. No weekends or holidays.

Job Summary

The Physician Assistant (PA) is a licensed medical professional who practices medicine in collaboration with physicians and other care team members. The PA evaluates, diagnoses, and manages patient health concerns across the lifespan, provides preventive services, and coordinates care to promote optimal health outcomes. Perform patient assessments, including medical histories and physical examinations. Diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions within scope of practice. Order, review, and interpret diagnostic tests and imaging studies. Prescribe medications, therapies, and other treatments in compliance with regulations. Educate and counsel patients and families on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment plans. May perform procedures & treatments within scope of practice & assist with procedures & treatments when indicated. Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure continuity of care. Maintain accurate, timely, and thorough documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR). Participate in quality, safety, and performance improvement activities.

Primary Purpose

Provide advanced clinical support to gastroenterologists and the GI team by managing complex clinical questions, endoscopy-related work, patient communications, referral triage, and selected specialty workflows while improving access, physician efficiency, and patient safety.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Review prior advanced endoscopy findings and pathology when relevant.
• Review complex advance endoscopy referrals.
• Respond to clinical questions routed from physicians, nurses, and scheduling staff.
• Review selected patient messages and telephone encounters.
• Assist with medication/refill questions.
• Review laboratory and imaging results according to established protocols.
• Help manage physician inbox workload.
• Coordinate follow-up for complex patients.
• Provide clinical recommendations within APP scope and established physician collaboration.
• APP will provide 25% of their time in complex patient management, 50% of their time in Physician/inbox clinical support and the rest of 25% in seeing clinic patients.
• Develop expertise in Advanced endoscopy referrals, Barrett's Esophagus and Pancreatobiliary disease.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Physician Assistant program accredited by the ARC-PA or equivalent accrediting program accepted by the state licensing board.
• Clinical experience in specialty area is preferred but not required.
• Current licensure as a Physician Assistant in each state of practice.
• Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) permit to prescribe controlled substances in each state of practice.
• State Controlled Substance License (if required by State)
• Current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
• Privileging documents and related credentialing requirements will supersede this job description in defining minimum qualifications, criteria, and scope of practice, if variation between documents exists

Benefits

Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .

EEO/AA Employer

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to [e-mail] .

Practice Details

o (M-F) day schedule. No holidays or weekends

• Clinic and Hospital included
• New Grads considered will be reviewed , experience preferred
• Position duties: Managing clinic patients, Inbox coverage and work closely with advanced GI provider
• Team comprised of : 5 Gastroenterologist and 2 Hepatologists and 9 APPs
• 1.0 FTE

Drug Free Workplace Policy

Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Job Details

Req Number: R-0271112
Job Function: Advanced Practice Provider
Featured: No
Specialty: Gastroenterology
Visas Accepted: N/A