Advanced Practice Provider

Overview

GI Associates is looking for motivated people to join our growing independent gastroenterology practice. Our nationally recognized physicians and dedicated team are patient-focused and provide compassionate, collaborative care to patients across southeast Wisconsin.

GI Associates provides an excellent work-life balance and amazing benefits package including:

• PTO & paid anniversary day
• 7% GI Associates retirement contribution & 401(k) plan
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Flexible spending plan
• Short- & long-term disability
• Basic & supplemental life insurance

The Advanced Practice Provider collaborates with the physician and other health care professionals to provide medical services including direct patient care, medical record documentation and follow-up care to inpatients and outpatients. The Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner operates within the standards of care and scope of practice as defined by the State of Wisconsin.

• Performs comprehensive and interval history and physical exams of patients with acute and chronic gastrointestinal problems. Identifies differential diagnoses, assesses the severity of the patient's illness and establishes priorities of care for the presenting problem
• Assists in the development of a treatment plan and appropriate follow up care
• Communicates pertinent patient information to the covering physician
• Educates the patient about the diagnosis and treatment plan
• Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests
• Exercises prescriptive authority as outlined in Wisconsin statutes
• Documents patient visit appropriately in the electronic medical record (EMR) and/or according to the guidelines established by each individual location in which the care is provided
• Maintains patient confidentiality per HIPPA requirements
• Assists with percutaneous gastrostomy (PEG) tube placements
• Keeps current on new knowledge gained from conferences, workshops, professional literature, or other training and assimilates this knowledge into clinical practice

• Graduate of an accredited NP or PA program
• Nurse Practitioners: current license or eligible for licensure to practice as an Advanced Practice Nurse Prescriber in Wisconsin (as defined in Chapter N 6.03 a-d of the Wisconsin Administrative Code)
• Physician Assistants: must be NCCPA certified or eligible; and licensed or eligible for licensure by the Medical Examining Board(s) in Wisconsin
• DEA number
• CPR certification
• Maintains a safe work environment
• Knowledge of MSDS and Bloodborne pathogens
• Knowledge of and compliance with emergency plans and OSHA
• Frequent travel to various locations as needed

• Previous gastroenterology experience preferred but not required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• DEA license
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work as cooperative member of a team.
• Ability to adapt to change.
• Working knowledge of gastrointestinal anatomy, physiology and disease processes.
• Understanding of current recognized standards of care within the scope of licensure.
• Thorough knowledge of applicable State and Federal laws and regulations

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