Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant-Gastroenterology - Per Diem (Weekends)

Position Objective:

Diagnose and treat problems in the digestive system through direct care, consultation, research, expert guidance, leadership, ethical decision making, and collaboration. The position is to augment a developing GI program with anticipation for approximately 50% in-patient and 50% out-patient clinical activity. Excellent interpersonal and communications skills are sought with an empathetic approach, and collegiality with allied and referring providers is expected.   Candidate will have specialized skills to focus on the diagnosis and treatment of issues related to the digestive tract under the supervision of a physician. As a GI nurse practitioner, your responsibilities may involve advanced assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, treatment/care planning, implementation, evaluation, patient education, and preparation for endoscopy procedures. Orientation to the GI specialty for suitably qualified and experienced candidates can be provided under physician guidance.

Direct Patient Care

• Provides consultations, interpretation of results and treatment plans for inpatients or outpatients as requested.
• Comfort with pre-endoscopy assessment, scheduling and planning.
• Care coordinating and collaboration with referral and referring colleagues.

Indirect Patient Care

• Educating patients about their condition and treatment options
• Providing information to patients about diet changes and lifestyle modifications that can improve their health
• Commitment to lifelong learning and participation in department educational and research activities.

Educational/Experience Requirements:

• Physician Assistant Degree or Nurse Practitioner
• Orthopedic experience

Required License/Certifications:

• Licensed as a Physicians Assistant or Nurse Practitioner in the State of Maryland or eligible

Required Minimum Experience/Qualifications: At least 3 years of clinical experience.

Preferred Qualifications: Teaching experience. Experience in program development. Experience in electronic medical records.