Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant- Gastroenterology IBD/GI

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Presencial; USD 85.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Prepaid tuition assistance program

Descripción de la vacante

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider for the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology. This role involves providing comprehensive outpatient care, focusing on General GI and IBD.

The ideal candidate will perform clinical responsibilities, maintain patient records, and mentor healthcare students. A competitive salary, along with educational benefits, is offered for this position in Philadelphia.

Formación

• Master of Arts or Science in nursing required.
• ACLS and BLS certification required.
• New to practice or less than 2.5 years of clinical experience.

Responsabilidades

• Provide direct clinical care under established protocols.
• Maintain accurate medical records in the EHR.
• Perform interventions specific to assigned patient population.
• Build therapeutic relationships with patients and families.
• Precept students and other healthcare learners.

Conocimientos

Clinical care skills

Therapeutic relationship building

Documentation

Collaboration

Educación

Master of Arts or Science

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

Herramientas

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS/CPR)

Descripción del empleo

Penn Medicine is the leading academic medical center dedicated to delivering top-quality patient care, pioneering innovative research, and educating future health professionals. Collaboration with experts across clinical, technical, and business disciplines defines our environment.

Today, Penn Medicine fosters breakthroughs, heals hearts, delivers hopeful news, and provides comfort. Our employees shape the future each day—are you ready to live your life's work?

Summary

• Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, functioning in the outpatient setting at Penn University City with a dual focus in General GI and IBD.
• Structured 6‑12 month onboarding and training, with mentorship from IBD‑focused APPs, physicians, and nursing staff.
• Primary clinical responsibilities at Penn University City and scheduled outpatient support at the Cherry Hill location to ensure continuity across satellite sites.
• Ideal for APPs seeking foundational and advanced subspecialty expertise in an academic GI practice with multidisciplinary, team‑based care.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical care for patients following established protocols and evidence‑based standards in collaboration with the care team.
• Maintain accurate and confidential medical records in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Identify self to the patient and family, clarify the scope of the NP role, and refer to collaborating physicians when necessary.
• Perform interventions specific to the assigned patient population and collaborative agreement.
• Participate in performance improvement processes, quality of care, and service standards.
• Demonstrate professional responsibility as a role model for peers and team members.
• Perform approved therapeutic or diagnostic procedures based on patient status.
• Build therapeutic relationships: address patient and family concerns, provide support, education, counseling, and medication instruction.
• Support accreditation, compliance, and regulatory activities of the organization.
• Precept NP students and other health‑care learners.
• Identify and refer patient/family needs for community resources.

Credentials

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – Required
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS/CPR) – Required
• Certified Nurse Practitioner / PA – Required (CRNP/NJ license)
• Prescriptive Authority – Required (NJ prescriptive authority)
• Registered Nurse – PA / NJ RN license – Required, with National Board Certification

Education or Equivalent Experience

• Master of Arts or Science – Required
• Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) or equivalent advanced master’s in nursing.
• New to practice or < 2.5 years of clinical experience; CRNP must be reviewed by the Credentials Committee and approved by the Medical Board.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Prepaid tuition assistance program.
• Additional benefits as specified by Penn Medicine benefits program.

EEO Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable law.