Gastroenterology NP- Louisville, CO

Gastroenterology APP

AdventHealth Medical Group is seeking an APP to provide comprehensive care, support and education

to patients and their families through all aspects of their Gastroenterology medical and surgical care

process. The APP will participate as a key member of the GI team at AdventHealth Avista located in

Boulder County, to identify and meet the physical and emotional needs of the patient. We are looking

for someone who utilizes a collaborative multi-disciplinary approach to the patient / family's care, serving

as an expert practitioner, educator, consultant, and researcher in the inpatient, operative, and

outpatient settings. They will also be expected to maintain responsibility for job performance

specifications and assume personal accountability for departmental mission, organizational mission, and

the core values of AdventHealth.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES :

Performs clinical examinations as necessary for outpatient visits. This includes seeing new patients,

consults, and established patients with gastroenterology concerns.

Orders and interprets test results.

Functions as a resource for individuals with questions regarding their diagnosis or treatment   and coordinates the multidisciplinary plan of care.

Provides education to patients / families (individuals / groups) about current and potential   health problems, the treatment plan, selfcare and prevention to achieve independence and   maximum wellness.

Writes orders and prescriptions.

Makes referrals to specialists as indicated by patient situation.

Works in collaboration with other APPs and physicians using established and approved protocols   as required by institutional policy.

Maintains thorough and confidential maintenance of patient charts and records. Documents ongoing   status, interventions, communications, patient response and outcomes inaccurate, timely manner.

Adapts to rapidly changing technologies, policies, regulations, workload and staffing through priority   setting, use of sound critical thinking, and flexibility.

Active Nurse Practitioner License or Physician Assistant License

Full Prescriptive Authority

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED :

Masters Degree

2+ years of GI experience is preferred, but will consider new graduate with recent completion of     GI fellowship

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED :

Certification by N.C.C.P.A.

Active physician assistant license by the state of Colorado

BLS

BENEFITS

Pay range $136,690-$148,224

Relocation assistance : $10,000

Covered CME time & expenses

Medical, dental and vision coverage

403b / 457b contribution and match