Employment Type:Full time
Shift:Description:Advanced Practice Provider - Gastroenterology - $10k Starting Bonus!Advanced Practice Provider - Gastroenterology
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
MercyOne Genesis | Davenport, Iowa
MercyOne Genesis is seeking a motivated and compassionate Advanced Practice Provider (APP), either a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, to join our Gastroenterology team in Davenport, Iowa. The provider will collaborate with gastroenterologists and other healthcare professionals to deliver comprehensive, patient-centered care for individuals with a wide range of digestive health conditions.
This role will focus on evaluating, diagnosing, and managing gastrointestinal disorders, providing ongoing patient care, and promoting digestive health through patient education, preventive screenings, and evidence-based treatment plans.
Key Responsibilities- Evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients with a variety of gastrointestinal and digestive health conditions.
- Obtain comprehensive medical histories, perform physical examinations, and develop individualized treatment plans.
- Manage conditions including GERD, Barrett's esophagus, inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis), celiac disease, diverticulitis, liver disease, gastrointestinal bleeding, ulcers, and other digestive disorders.
- Provide follow-up care and ongoing management of chronic gastrointestinal conditions.
- Order, interpret, and review appropriate diagnostic testing and laboratory studies.
- Coordinate gastrointestinal screenings and procedures, including colonoscopies and endoscopies, as appropriate to training and practice scope.
- Educate patients on disease management, nutrition, medications, and preventive care.
- Collaborate with gastroenterologists and multidisciplinary team members to ensure high-quality, coordinated care.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation in the electronic medical record.
- Promote patient safety, quality improvement, and adherence to evidence-based clinical guidelines.
QualificationsFor Nurse Practitioners:
- Master's degree or doctoral degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
- Current Iowa licensure and national board certification appropriate to the role.
- Prescriptive authority, as applicable.
For Physician Assistants:
- Master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
- Current Iowa licensure and NCCPA certification.
- Prescriptive authority, as applicable.
Additional Qualifications:
- Previous gastroenterology or related specialty experience preferred; qualified new graduates may be considered.
- Current BLS certification.
- Strong clinical assessment, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Commitment to compassionate, evidence-based, patient-centered care.
Practice Location: Davenport, Iowa
