Gastroenterology, Gastroenterology Advanced Practice Provider

Location

Federal Way, WA | United States

Job description

Franciscan Digestive Care Associates, part of The Center for Digestive Health at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our team. We pride ourselves in practicing high quality, evidence based, and patient centered medicine. We have a strong culture of collegiality and team approach to decision making. We have also created a unique, efficient and highly desirable work model. In our ongoing effort to expand our exceptional care to regions in the South Puget Sound, we are looking for a well-trained, collegial, caring PA/ARNP who is motivated to provide the best possible patient care to join our highly acclaimed group. 

4 - 10 hour days supporting our services primarily in King county.

Essential Duties:

• Perform physical examinations, record medical histories, and formulate accurate diagnoses under physicians and Medical Directors supervision. Review patient records. Establish presumptive diagnosis.
• Effectively develop and implement patient care treatment plans.

• Consult with physician(s) when warranted to assess patient condition and treatment.
• Ensure that medical charts, patient billing and related administrative duties are completed in a timely manner.
• Ensure that same day care is available to patients with acute illness or minor injuries.
• Participate in the development and implementation of clinic policies and procedures.
• Maintain current knowledge of medical procedures and treatment, including participating in professional development activities and maintaining professional affiliations.
• Attends required meetings and participates in committees as assigned.
• Orders appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures.
• Provides monitoring and continuity of care between physician visits.
• Provides patient education. Instructs patients and family regarding medications and treatment instructions. 
• Perform similar and incidental duties as assigned and complete them in a timely manner.
• Uses Universal Precautions including personal protective equipment for anticipated contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials.

Experience:

• At least one year of Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant experience in Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine or related adult medical specialty. 

Required License/Certification:  

• Graduate from a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
• Cardiology experience as ARNP/PA is preferred
• Licensed in the state of WA as an ARNP or PA 
• Certified by the time of employment as ARNP or Physician Assistant
• DEA, NPI & prescriptive authority
• Current BLS for Healthcare Providers certification by the American Heart Association

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