Physician Assistant PA-C or Nurse Practitioner ACNP (Inpatient) (70835)

United Digestive; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

United Digestive in Savannah, GA is seeking a Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner to provide inpatient medical coverage across our affiliated hospitals. This full-time role supports physicians with rounds, patient counseling, and hospital consultations, Monday through Friday, with travel as needed.

Requirements include a Master of Medical Science for PA or MS in Nursing for NP; GI experience preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Master of Medical Science for PA or MS in Nursing for NP is required.
• GI experience preferred, but not required; new graduates welcome.

Responsibilities

• Completing inpatient hospital coverage and rounds.
• Counseling patients with information for medical treatment or procedures.
• Dictating for hospital consults performed.
• Answering emails and voicemails and returning patient calls promptly.
• Abiding by HIPAA and maintaining confidentiality with regards to patient information.

Skills

Consultative and diagnostic skills

Excellent patient care

Education

Master of Medical Science (PA)

MS in Nursing (NP)

Tools

Practice Management software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: CDLH - Savannah - Savannah, GA 31404, Position Type: Full Time, Travel Percentage: As needed for business requirements., Job Category: Provider, United Digestive is a large, well-established organization with approximately 140 physicians, 120 Mid-level Providers, and 27 endoscopy centers in the southeast. We seek candidates with a record of academic achievement and excellent consultative and diagnostic skills. Gastroenterology experience is preferred, but not required. To learn more about the practice, please visit our website atwww.uniteddigestive.com/all-careers/.

General Summary

Responsible for providing medical assistance to patients in hospital, and receives training and direction from practice physicians.

Primary Location

This is a Monday - Friday position that will assist with coverage for the following hospitals: Candler, St Joseph's and Memorial.

Responsibilities

• Completing inpatient hospital coverage and rounds at the hospital
• Accurately providing and counseling patients with information for medical treatment or procedures
• Dictating for hospital consults performed
• Answering emails and voicemails and returning patient calls in a timely and efficient manner
• Abiding by and promoting HIPAA compliance; maintaining strictest confidentiality with regards to patient information

Required Education, Skills, and Experience

Master of Medical Science, Physician Assistant or Master of Science in Nursing, Nurse Practitioner required, adult or acute care Nurse Practitioner. GI experience preferred, however, new graduates are welcome to apply. Must be computer literate and able to operate Practice Management software and multiple Microsoft Office applications.

Additional Skills and Experience

• Provide a high level of quality patient care and customer service at all times
• Work under pressure; assess, respond to, and communicate issues in a timely manner
• Maintain composure and set a professional example to patients and coworkers
• Communicate clearly with patients and coworkers through the telephone, email, and in person
• Interpret and apply clinical and non-clinical policies and procedures

PHYSICAL/MENTAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

Requires sitting and standing associated with a normal office environment; travel as business needs dictate.