Clinical Nurse Practitioner - PE Internal Med. Gastroenterology - USA Health Physicians Group

USA Health Systems; Mobile (AL); Sur place; USD 105 000 - 135 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

USA Health in Mobile, AL seeks a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to support outpatient gastroenterology, conducting assessments, histories, and physical exams, and developing treatment plans with supervising physicians.

You will order labs and imaging, coordinate follow-up, assist with endoscopy scheduling, and help improve patient access to screening, while upholding infection control and safety standards.

Qualifications

• NP or PA licensure in Alabama is required.
• Board certification as NP or PA is required.
• Completion of an approved NP or PA training program.

Responsabilités

• Conduct comprehensive outpatient assessments and histories.
• Develop evidence-based treatment plans with supervising physicians.
• Order, interpret, and communicate labs, imaging, and endoscopy findings.
• Coordinate follow-up care and ensure procedural readiness.
• Assist in scheduling colonoscopy and upper GI procedures.
• Maintain infection control and safety standards.

Connaissances

Nurse Practitioner (NP)

Physician Assistant (PA)

Alabama RN license

Formation

Bachelor's in Nursing

NP certification

PA licensure

Description du poste

Overview

USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community. USA Health is changing how medical care, education, and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists, and researchers provides the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics, and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall well-being of our community.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, histories, and physical examinations in the outpatient setting.
• Evaluate and manage patients with common gastrointestinal conditions, including:Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD),Dyspepsia,Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS),Constipation and diarrhea,Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD),Gastrointestinal bleeding and anemia,Colorectal cancer screening and surveillance needs.
• Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans in collaboration with supervising physicians.
• Order, interpret, and communicate laboratory, pathology, imaging, and endoscopic findings.
• Monitor treatment effectiveness and coordinate appropriate follow-up care.
• Serve as a clinical resource to improve patient access to screening and surveillance colonoscopy services.
• Facilitate timely colorectal cancer screening in accordance with evidence-based guidelines.
• Support physicians by identifying patients appropriate for endoscopic procedures.
• Facilitate scheduling of colonoscopy, upper endoscopy, and other GI procedures.
• Review patient histories, medications, risk factors, and pre-procedure requirements to ensure procedural readiness.
• Support care coordination across primary care, specialty care, and ancillary services.
• Partner closely with gastroenterologists to improve clinic efficiency and optimize patient throughput.
• Contribute to implementation of evidence-based practice and quality improvement initiatives.
• Completes all mandatory department, educational and hospital requirements
• Adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards
• Regular and prompt attendance
• Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required
• Related duties as assigned

Additional Information

Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in nursing from an accredited institution as approved and accepted by the University of South Alabama and completion of an approved nurse practitioner training program Required OR
• Completion of an accredited physician assistant training program Required
• NPC - Certified Nurse Practitioner Required and
• Licensure with the state of Alabama as a nurse practitioner and registered nurse Required or
• Licensure with the state of Alabama to practice as a Physician Assistant within 60 Days Required
• Comparable combination of education and experience may substitute for the above requirements.