Gastroenterology (inpatient​/outpatient) APP, (Wheeling, WV

WVUHS Medical Group seeks a GI APP. The successful candidate will practice inpatient and outpatient GI in Wheeling, WV.

POSITION SUMMARY
: The Advanced Practice Professional (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 plan for the patient and reviews the plan of care with the other members of the clinical team, participates in directing that care, performs diagnostic/therapeutic procedures and coordinates disposition decisions and discharge planning/follow-up (as applicable).

The APP participates in the education of residents and medical/nursing students.

This is a 5-day-a-week position.

Provide healthcare services consistent with state law and the requirements of the professional licensing or certification authority and/or hospital privileges, where applicable. Such service may include but are not limited to.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR NURSE PRACTITIONER
:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

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

2. National Certification by one of the recognized APRN Certification Centers

3. Licensure or eligibility for licensure, as a professional Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in West Virginia.

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

department.

EXPERIENCE:

1. Internal Medicine or gastroenterology or experience preferred.

2. Eligible new graduates will be considered.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. ACNP or FNP certification preferred.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

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

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

3. Certification by the National Commission for Certification of Physician Assistants required.

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

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

department.

EXPERIENCE:

1. Internal Medicine, gastroenterology or hepatology experience preferred.

2. Eligible new graduates will be considered.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Master’s level degree as Physician Assistant preferred.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

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

2. Completes consults and/or pre-procedure/evaluations.

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

4. With the collaboration of gastroenterology/hepatology faculty or by following established clinical Guidelines and Protocols, orders additional tests or consults as deemed appropriate.

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

6. Consults and communicates with clinic and hospital staff regarding abnormal findings in the evaluations of patients.

7. Performs succinct comprehensive clinical evaluations and documents findings in medical record.

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

9. Develops a comprehensive individualized plan of care for gastroenterology/hepatology patients, which includes teaching,…