Outpatient Gastroenterology - Full Time NP/PA

Advocate Aurora Health; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Atrium Health Gastroenterology & Hepatology in the Charlotte area seeks a qualified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join a collaborative outpatient team. You will evaluate, diagnose and manage a diverse GI patient population, and work closely with gastroenterologists and support staff.

The role includes managing clinic and virtual visits, developing treatment plans, educating patients, documenting in the EMR, and contributing to quality initiatives.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
• Board-certified NP or PA-C.
• Current or eligible North Carolina licensure.
• Minimum of two years of APP experience.
• Eligible for hospital privileges within Atrium Health.
• Strong interpersonal and patient-centered care skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients with acute and chronic GI disorders.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Provide patient education and counseling regarding GI conditions and treatments.
• Conduct in-person and virtual patient visits.
• Collaborate with gastroenterologists and multidisciplinary care teams.
• Perform PEG tube exchanges, with potential training in hemorrhoid banding if desired.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation within the EMR.
• Participate in quality and patient experience initiatives.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner (NP)

Physician Assistant (PA-C)

Education

Accredited NP or PA program graduate

Job description

Position Highlights

• Full-time, 1.0 FTE outpatient position
• Monday-Friday schedule, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Four and a half clinic days per week
• Half-day of dedicated administrative time weekly
• Virtual clinic opportunities available
• No nights or weekends
• One inpatient holiday coverage commitment annually
• Join an established Pineville team consisting of 8 physicians and 5 APPs
• Sign-on bonus available
• Competitive compensation based on years of certification and experience

Practice Details

The APP will provide comprehensive outpatient gastroenterology care within a collaborative, team-based environment. Providers manage a diverse patient population with a variety of digestive health conditions while working closely with physician colleagues and specialty support staff. The average patient volume is approximately 14 patients per day.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients with acute and chronic gastrointestinal disorders
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
• Provide patient education and counseling regarding GI conditions and treatments
• Conduct in-person and virtual patient visits
• Collaborate with gastroenterologists and multidisciplinary care teams
• Perform PEG tube exchanges, with the opportunity to receive training in hemorrhoid banding procedures if desired
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation within the electronic medical record
• Participate in quality and patient experience initiatives

Qualifications

Required

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
• Board-certified Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA-C)
• Current or eligible North Carolina licensure
• Minimum of two years of APP experience
• Eligible for hospital privileges within Atrium Health
• Strong interpersonal and patient-centered care skills

Preferred

• Previous Gastroenterology experience
• Interest in general gastroenterology
• Interest in developing a gastroenterology subspecialty focus
• Experience providing outpatient specialty care

Why Join Atrium Health Gastroenterology & Hepatology?

• Supportive and experienced leadership team
• Collaborative group of physician and APP colleagues
• Exposure to multiple gastroenterology subspecialties
• Opportunity to care for a diverse patient population
• Growing practice within the Charlotte metro region
• Excellent work-life balance with limited holiday coverage requirements
• Access to one of the nation's leading integrated healthcare systems

Atrium Health Gastroenterology & Hepatology offers a welcoming team environment where APPs are valued partners in delivering exceptional digestive healthcare while supporting professional growth and career development.