PA, Physician Assistant - GI

CHRISTUS Health; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Malpractice coverage

PTO and CME allowance

403(b) retirement plan with employer:

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Shreveport, LA, is seeking a Physician Assistant for our Inpatient Gastroenterology team. You will round, manage follow-ups, and support procedures while collaborating with gastroenterologists and hospitalists.

The role emphasizes patient education and precise EMR documentation, with a Monday–Friday schedule and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Louisiana license or eligibility for licensure as a Physician Assistant.
• National certification by NCCPA.
• Gastroenterology experience is preferred.
• Inpatient or hospital-based experience is preferred.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform inpatient rounding and follow-up visits for GI patients.
• Evaluate and manage hospitalized patients with GI conditions.
• Support GI service while physicians perform procedures.
• Collaborate with gastroenterologists, hospitalists, nursing staff and care team.
• Order and interpret labs, imaging, and other tests.
• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, plans and follow-up.
• Maintain accurate EMR documentation.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Collaborative teamwork

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Louisiana PA license eligibility

NCCPA certification

Job description

Description

Job Summary

We are seeking a Physician Assistant to join our Inpatient Gastroenterology team in Shreveport, LA. This position works collaboratively with gastroenterologists and hospitalists to provide high-quality care for hospitalized patients with a variety of gastrointestinal conditions.

The APP will play an important role in supporting the inpatient GI service, particularly while physicians are performing procedures, by assisting with patient rounding, follow-up visits, and ongoing management of GI patients.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform inpatient rounding and follow-up visits for GI patients
• Evaluate and manage hospitalized patients with acute and chronic gastrointestinal conditions
• Support the GI service while physicians are performing procedures
• Work closely with gastroenterologists, hospitalists, nursing staff, and other members of the care team
• Order and interpret laboratory studies, imaging, and other diagnostic testing
• Assist with treatment planning and ongoing patient management
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, and follow-up care
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the EMR

Qualifications

• Current Louisiana license or eligibility for licensure as a Physician Assistant
• National certification (NCCPA)
• Previous Gastroenterology experience preferred
• Previous inpatient or hospital-based experience preferred
• Strong clinical judgment and ability to work collaboratively in a hospital environment
• Excellent communication and organizational skills

Schedule & Compensation

• Monday-Friday
• 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
• Full-time, inpatient position
• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, malpractice coverage, PTO, CME allowance, and a 403(b) retirement plan with employer match