Department:

02130 HC Rome MOB 1825 Martha Berry Blvd - Gastroenterology

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Work Schedule:

This is a full-time, hospital-based position with primarily weekday daytime hours.

• Typical start time: 7:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
• Responsibilities include rounding, consults, documentation, and care coordination
• Daily workflow may vary based on patient census, consult volume, and physician schedules

Call Schedule:

Call responsibilities are aligned with inpatient service coverage and rotate as follows:

• Week 1: Inpatient coverage with designated call day
• Week 2: Inpatient coverage with weekend call responsibilities
• Week 3: Inpatient coverage (rounding, consults, care coordination)
• Week 4: Inpatient coverage with designated call day
• Week 5: Inpatient coverage with designated call day

Schedule subject to change based on physician needs.

Pay Range
$47.50 - $71.25

Scope of Practice:

This position is primarily hospital-based and includes:

• Conducting inpatient consults
• Performing comprehensive patient histories and assessments
• Daily rounding on hospitalized patients
• Collaborating with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement care plans
• Managing consults and coordinating care
• Participating in weekend and holiday rounding as assigned
• Supporting outpatient clinic care as needed

Patient Population:

The primary patient population includes adult inpatients, with occasional pediatric consults as clinically appropriate.

Locations:

• Advent Redmond Regional Medical Center - 501 Redmond Rd., Rome, GA 30165
• Atrium Floyd Medical Center - 304 Turner McCall Blvd., Rome, GA 30165

Hospital Privileges Required:

• Advent Redmond Regional Medical Center
• Atrium Floyd Medical Cente

Training & Support:

The selected candidate will complete a structured onboarding program that includes:

• Physician shadowing
• Inpatient workflow orientation
• Ongoing mentorship

Training is tailored to experience level, with gradual increases in patient care responsibilities. Independent rounding and call duties will begin upon physician-approved competency. Performance evaluations will occur at 90 days, 6 months, and annually.

Requirements:

• Licensed Physician Assistant
• DEA license required

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Gastroenterology experience preferred
• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills
• Ability to thrive in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
• Self-motivated, proactive, and eager to learn

Clinical Knowledge Includes:

• Understanding of pathophysiology, patient presentation, and differential diagnosis
• Patient management and disease prevention
• Investigative and analytical approach to clinical problem-solving
• Knowledge of GI conditions and treatment preferred

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.