NP, Nurse Practitioner/PA, Physician Assistant - Inpatient Gastroenterology/GI

CHRISTUS Health

Longview, TX

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), Certified Case Manager (CCM), Communication Skills, Consulting, Documentation, Electronic Medical Records, Gastroenterology, Hospital, Identify Issues, Internal Medicine, Laboratory Management, Medical Imaging, Medical Treatment, Nurse Practitioner, Nursing Credentials, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Patient Education, People Management, Physician Assistant, Team Player, Time Management, Treatment Plan
LOCATION
Longview, TX
POSTED
2 days ago
Description

Job Summary

We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Inpatient Gastroenterology team in Longview, TX. This role is focused exclusively on inpatient GI coverage, working collaboratively with a gastroenterologist to manage the inpatient GI service. The APP will play a key role in evaluating consults, rounding on patients, and supporting continuity of care in a hospital-based setting.

Key Responsibilities

  • Evaluate and manage initial ER and floor consults for gastroenterology patients
  • Perform daily inpatient rounding on GI patients
  • Collaborate closely with the gastroenterologist to provide comprehensive inpatient GI coverage
  • Assess and manage acute and chronic gastrointestinal conditions
  • Order, interpret, and manage labs, imaging, and diagnostic studies
  • Coordinate care with physicians, nursing staff, case management, and ancillary teams
  • Provide patient and family education on diagnoses, procedures, and treatment plans
  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the EMR

Qualifications

  • Current Texas license as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
  • National certification (AANP, ANCC, or NCCPA)
  • Previous inpatient, gastroenterology, hospital medicine, or internal medicine experience preferred
  • Strong clinical judgment and ability to work independently in a hospital-based setting
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Schedule & Compensation

  • Inpatient only
  • 7 on / 7 off schedule (Thursday–Wednesday)
  • 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM (12-hour shifts)
  • 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

Why Longview?

Longview offers a welcoming East Texas community with affordable living, excellent schools, and a growing healthcare presence. With easy access to Dallas and Shreveport, it’s an excellent place to build a long-term career.

About the Company

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CHRISTUS Health

In 1999, two historic Catholic charities became one, forming CHRISTUS Health and creating a unique purpose in the modern health care market - to take better care of people.

To extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ, the mission that the Sisters of Charity Health Care system and Incarnate Word Health system shared for more than a century, is now also the mission of CHRISTUS Health.

Ranked among the top 10 Catholic health systems in the United States by size, the CHRISTUS Health system includes more than 40 hospitals and facilities in seven U.S. states, Chile and six states in Mexico, with assets of more than $4.6 billion.

Whether seeking care in Alexandria Louisiana, or Coahuila, Mexico, patients discover that the healing spirit is alive at CHRISTUS Health.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
FOUNDED
1999
WEBSITE
http://www.christushealth.org/