Inpatient Gastroenterology - Full Time PA

aah; Rome (GA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Physician Assistant for a hospital-based gastroenterology service in Rome, GA. The role involves inpatient consults, daily rounding, patient assessments, and active collaboration with physicians to implement care plans.

On-site, full-time position with 40 hours/week, weekday daytime hours, and a structured onboarding program including shadowing and mentorship. GA license and DEA required; gastroenterology experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Licensed Physician Assistant with PA-C credential.
• Active DEA license is required.
• Gastroenterology experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Rounding, consults, documentation, and care coordination.
• Conduct inpatient consults and daily rounding on hospitalized patients.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to develop care plans.
• Participate in weekend/holiday rounding as assigned.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Care coordination

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Patient history taking

Education

Physician Assistant license (PA-C)

DEA license

Job description

Department:

02130 HC Rome MOB 1825 Martha Berry Blvd - Gastroenterology

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Work Schedule:

This is a full-time, hospital-based position with primarily weekday daytime hours.

• Typical start time: 7:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
• Responsibilities include rounding, consults, documentation, and care coordination
• Daily workflow may vary based on patient census, consult volume, and physician schedules

Call Schedule:

Call responsibilities are aligned with inpatient service coverage and rotate as follows:

• Week 1: Inpatient coverage with designated call day
• Week 2: Inpatient coverage with weekend call responsibilities
• Week 3: Inpatient coverage (rounding, consults, care coordination)
• Week 4: Inpatient coverage with designated call day
• Week 5: Inpatient coverage with designated call day

Schedule subject to change based on physician needs.

Pay Range:

$47.50 - $71.25

Scope of Practice:

This position is primarily hospital-based and includes:

• Conducting inpatient consults
• Performing comprehensive patient histories and assessments
• Daily rounding on hospitalized patients
• Collaborating with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement care plans
• Managing consults and coordinating care
• Participating in weekend and holiday rounding as assigned
• Supporting outpatient clinic care as needed

Patient Population:

The primary patient population includes adult inpatients, with occasional pediatric consults as clinically appropriate.

Locations:

• Advent Redmond Regional Medical Center - 501 Redmond Rd., Rome, GA 30165
• Atrium Floyd Medical Center - 304 Turner McCall Blvd., Rome, GA 30165

Hospital Privileges Required:

• Advent Redmond Regional Medical Center
• Atrium Floyd Medical Cente

Training & Support:

The selected candidate will complete a structured onboarding program that includes:

• Physician shadowing
• Inpatient workflow orientation
• Ongoing mentorship

Training is tailored to experience level, with gradual increases in patient care responsibilities. Independent rounding and call duties will begin upon physician-approved competency. Performance evaluations will occur at 90 days, 6 months, and annually.

Requirements:

• Licensed Physician Assistant
• DEA license required

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Gastroenterology experience preferred
• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills
• Ability to thrive in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
• Self-motivated, proactive, and eager to learn

Clinical Knowledge Includes:

• Understanding of pathophysiology, patient presentation, and differential diagnosis
• Patient management and disease prevention
• Investigative and analytical approach to clinical problem-solving
• Knowledge of GI conditions and treatment preferred

Our CommitmenttoYou:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, andShort- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.