Advanced Practice Provider- Gastroenterology: Inpatient/Outpatient; Wheeling,WV Job Wheeling area,Illinois USA,Healthcare

Position: Advanced Practice Provider- Gastroenterology: Inpatient/Outpatient (Wheeling, WV)

Position Summary

WVUHS Medical Group seeks a GI Advanced Practice Provider (APP). The successful candidate will practice inpatient and outpatient gastroenterology in Wheeling, WV.

The APP has coordination and clinical skills required for the comprehensive management of gastroenterology patients, including biological, social, and psychological assessments. The APP coordinates involvement of medical specialty teams necessary to develop a comprehensive care plan, reviews the plan with other members, participates in directing care, performs diagnostic/therapeutic procedures, and coordinates disposition decisions, discharge planning, and follow‑up. The APP participates in the education of residents, medical and nursing students.

This is a 5‑day‑a‑week position.

Minimum Qualifications for Nurse Practitioner

Graduate of a CCNE accredited nursing program with a Master’s Degree in Nursing

National Certification by a recognized APRN Certification Center

Licensure or eligibility for licensure as a Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in West Virginia

American Heart Association BLS Certification required, with additional Advanced Life Support training at the discretion of the department

Experience

Internal Medicine, gastroenterology, or related experience preferred

Eligible new graduates will be considered

Preferred Qualifications

ACNP or FNP certification preferred

Minimum Qualifications for Physician Assistant

Bachelor’s Degree as Physician Assistant or Master’s Degree as Physician Assistant required

Graduate of an ARC-PA approved Physician Assistant (PA) training program required

Certification by the National Commission for Certification of Physician Assistants required

Must be licensed or eligible for licensure by the WV Board of Medicine or WV Board of Osteopathic Medicine

American Heart Association BLS Certification required, with additional Advanced Life Support training at the discretion of the department

Experience

Internal Medicine, gastroenterology, or hepatology experience preferred

Eligible new graduates will be considered

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s level degree as Physician Assistant preferred

Core Duties and Responsibilities

Manages comprehensive and individualized care for gastroenterology/hepatology patients and their families immediately post‑discharge and in the ambulatory setting

Completes consults and/or pre‑procedure evaluations

Completes integrated assessments regarding management and comprehensive medication reviews for disposition of gastroenterology/hepatology patients

With the collaboration of gastroenterology/hepatology faculty or by following established clinical guidelines and protocols, orders additional tests or consults as deemed appropriate

Performs and communicates results of diagnostic tests following established clinical guidelines and scope of practice

Consults and communicates with clinic and hospital staff regarding abnormal findings in patient evaluations

Performs succinct comprehensive clinical evaluations and documents findings in the medical record

Facilitates patient disposition by coordinating appropriate services and tests for follow‑up appointments in the clinic (as applicable) or location of necessary care arrangements

Develops a comprehensive individualized plan of care for gastroenterology/hepatology patients, including teaching, disposition planning, and referral to other members of the health care team as necessary

Demonstrates expertise in caring for patients across the age continuum

Identifies unstable or complex gastroenterology/hepatology patient care situations and facilitates intervention if appropriate in the clinic setting

Recognizes emergency situations and initiates effective emergency care

Evaluates gastroenterology/hepatology patients and serves as a coordinator for follow‑up in the ambulatory setting or longitudinal care facility (as applicable)

Assists in the collection of outcome measures (as applicable)

Demonstrates critical thinking and diagnostic reasoning skills in clinical decision making by identifying, evaluating, and managing the individual gastroenterology/hepatology needs of patients/families

Demonstrates the ability to utilize equipment…

Advanced Practice Provider- Gastroenterology: Inpatient​/Outpatient; Wheeling, WV

Advanced Practice Provider- Gastroenterology: Inpatient/Outpatient; Wheeling, WV