Bachelor's Degree in nursing or an accredited physician assistant program.
Certification as a Nurse Practitioner or completion of a PA training program.
Active licensure in Alabama as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant within 60 days.
Experience managing gastrointestinal conditions is preferred.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and physical exams in an outpatient setting.
Evaluate and manage common GI conditions such as GERD and IBS.
Develop evidence-based treatment plans with supervising physicians.
Order and interpret laboratory and imaging results.
Monitor patient treatment effectiveness and coordinate follow-up care.
Facilitate timely colorectal cancer screenings per guidelines.
Support physicians in identifying patients for endoscopic procedures.
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance.
Retirement savings plan with employer contributions.
Paid time off and holidays.
Continuing education opportunities for professional development.
Supportive work environment with a focus on quality improvement.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, histories, and physical examinations in the outpatient setting.
Evaluate and manage patients with common gastrointestinal conditions, including: Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), Dyspepsia, Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), Constipation and diarrhea, Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), Gastrointestinal bleeding and anemia, Colorectal cancer screening and surveillance needs.
Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans in collaboration with supervising physicians.
Order, interpret, and communicate laboratory, pathology, imaging, and endoscopic findings.
Monitor treatment effectiveness and coordinate appropriate follow-up care.
Serve as a clinical resource to improve patient access to screening and surveillance colonoscopy services.
Facilitate timely colorectal cancer screening in accordance with evidence-based guidelines.
Support physicians by identifying patients appropriate for endoscopic procedures.
Facilitate scheduling of colonoscopy, upper endoscopy, and other GI procedures.
Review patient histories, medications, risk factors, and pre-procedure requirements to ensure procedural readiness.
Support care coordination across primary care, specialty care, and ancillary services.
Partner closely with gastroenterologists to improve clinic efficiency and optimize patient throughput.
Contribute to implementation of evidence-based practice and quality improvement initiatives.
Completes all mandatory department, educational and hospital requirements
Adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards
Regular and prompt attendance
Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required
Related duties as assigned
Additional Information
Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in nursing from an accredited institution as approved and accepted by the University of South Alabama and completion of an approved nurse practitioner training program Required OR
Completion of an accredited physician assistant training program Required
NPC - Certified Nurse Practitioner Required and
Licensure with the state of Alabama as a nurse practitioner and registered nurse Required or
Licensure with the state of Alabama to practice as a Physician Assistant within 60 Days Required
Comparable combination of education and experience may substitute for the above requirements.
