Day - 08 Hour (United States of America)
Stanford Health Care is seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join our thriving Eat Bay outpatient General GI and Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) program. This is an exciting opportunity to practice at a world-renowned academic medical center, working alongside leading gastroenterology specialists dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care and advancing innovation in digestive health.
This Monday-Friday position offers a predictable schedule with 8-hour daytime shifts and no inpatient responsibilities. The APP will independently evaluate, diagnose, and manage a diverse range of outpatient gastrointestinal conditions, including new patient consultations, follow-up visits, and post-hospital discharge care. The role provides the opportunity to build meaningful, long-term relationships with patients while contributing to a collaborative, multidisciplinary team focused on improving outcomes for individuals with GI and IBD conditions.
The ideal candidate will have at least three years of gastroenterology experience and demonstrate strong clinical judgment, excellent communication skills, and the ability to practice independently in an academic environment. Candidates who are passionate about patient-centered care, professional growth, and working at the forefront of GI medicine are encouraged to apply.
This is a Stanford Health Care job.A Brief OverviewThe Physician Assistant (PA) functions under this Physician Assistant Job Description approved by the Interdisciplinary Practice Committee (IDPC). Specific functions pertaining to the Service, Clinic or Department are established by the PA and his/her supervising physician(s), and approved by the appropriate medical and nursing administrators, the IDPC, the Credentials & Privileges Committee, the Stanford Hospital and Clinics (SHC) Medical Executive Committee and the SHC Board Credentials, Policies and Procedures Committee.
LocationsStanford Health Care
What you will do- Evaluates and treats patients with acute, chronic complaints and health maintenance concerns related to specialty.
- Obtains complete histories and performs pertinent physical exams with assessment of normal and abnormal findings on new and return patients.
- Performs or requests and evaluates diagnostic studies as indicated upon evaluation of the patient.
- Administers medications according to the formulary protocol or upon patient-specific approval from the supervising physician, or transmits orally or in writing on a patient's record, a prescription from the supervising physician to a person who may furnish such medication. All controlled substances in Schedules II-V inclusive require a patient-specific approval by a supervising physician in advance of transmittal of the order or administration of the medication [see Standardized Procedure: Administering, Ordering, Furnishing or Prescribing of Drugs; Formulary Protocol].
- Orders and collects specimens for routine laboratory tests, screening procedures and therapeutic procedures, including blood and blood products.
- Orders physical therapy, occupational therapy, respiratory therapy, radiology examinations and nursing services.
- Performs designated procedures after demonstrated competency, according to written standardized procedures where applicable.
- Obtains informed consent, as indicated.
- Initiates arrangements for hospital admissions and discharges and completes appropriate paperwork.
- As directed by the supervising physician, enrolls patients in investigational studies approved by the Investigational Review Board (IRB), and orders the necessary tests and medications. [see Standardized Procedure: Administering, Ordering, Furnishing or Prescribing of Drugs; Formulary Protocol] Medications that are not FDA-approved or are used for a non-FDA- approved indication (off-label use) require a patient-specific order in advance from the supervising physician.
- After appropriate training, assists the supervising physician in the operating room (OR).
- Acts as first or second assistant under the supervision of an approved supervising physician.
- Performs surgical procedures in the personal presence of the supervising physician.
- Recognizes and considers age-specific needs of patients.
- Effectively communicates and interacts with patients, families, staff and members of the community from diverse backgrounds.
- Recognizes situations which require the immediate attention of a physician, and initiates life-saving procedures when necessary.
- Facilitates the coordination of inpatient and outpatient care and services as needed.
- Facilitates collaboration between providers and coordination of community resources.
- Ensures compliance with legal, regulatory and clinical policies and procedures.
- Participates in quality improvement initiatives.
- Provides and coordinates patient teaching and counseling.
Education Qualifications- 1. Bachelor's degree or above from an accredited college or university.
- Note: PAs hired prior to July 1, 2012 are not subject to this educational requirement
- Graduate of a PA program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc.
Licenses and Certifications- PA - Physician Assistant State Licensure and
- BLS - Basic Life Support and
- DEA - Drug Enforcement Administration
Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $91.68 - $121.48 per hour
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.
