Gastro Health is seeking a Full-Time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our team!
To support our continued growth, we are seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our colorectal surgery team in Kendall, Florida.
Gastro Health is an extensive and diverse group of professionals dedicated to digestive and liver health. Now with more than 140 locations in seven states, our team of physicians, colorectal surgeons, advanced practice providers, nutritionists, technicians, and support team are on a mission to provide outstanding medical care and an exceptional healthcare experience.
What Makes Gastro Health Different?
Collaboration: We strive to ensure a shared workload among you and your colleagues, which means a reasonable patient volume and great work-life balance.
Stability: We care about your mental well-being as much as your financial success. That’s why we offer competitive compensation without sacrificing all your free time.
Support: Our co-investment model allows you to receive access to best-in-class medical technology, clinical research, continuing education, marketing and operational support, and administrative assistance.
Security: As a fast-growing national healthcare organization, we offer a competitive compensation package and opportunities for your personal and professional growth.
Benefits
- Company-paid Malpractice Insurance
- Competitive Salary
- 21 days of PTO plus 8 paid holidays
- CME allowance/days
- Group Health Benefits (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plans (401k and Employer Profit Sharing Contributions)
- Annual bonus
Practice Details
- Outpatient and Inpatient role - Monday thru Friday
- Average 20 patients per day
- Shared hospital call
Job Duties
- Conduct outpatient consultations and follow-ups at the care center, evaluating and managing patients with colorectal conditions.
- Perform inpatient rounding on post-operative and acute care patients, coordinating care with hospital teams.
- Examine, diagnose, and develop treatment plans for patients with acute and chronic colorectal conditions, collaborating with supervising physicians as needed.
- Order, interpret, and diagnose based on lab tests, pathology results, and imaging studies.
- Assist in perioperative care, including pre-op assessments, post-op monitoring, and management of surgical complications.
- Provide patient education and counseling on treatment plans, surgical procedures, and post-operative care.
- Write and manage prescriptions appropriate to the diagnosis and treatment plan.
- Document patient encounters accurately and promptly in eClinicalWorks and hospital EMR systems.
- Collaborate with the colorectal surgery and gastroenterology teams to ensure continuity of care.
- Perform bedside procedures as appropriate to the scope of practice and hospital privileges.
- Participate in multidisciplinary team discussions for complex cases.
- Other duties related to colorectal surgery and gastroenterology as assigned.
Schedule: Monday – Friday, with a mix of outpatient care center consults, follow-ups, and inpatient rounding.
Responsibilities:
Candidate Requirements
- Active NP or PA license in the state of Florida
- NPs: at least one year of full-time experience in an acute care setting as an APRN -or- one-year post-master degree residency in acute care
- Certification as an advanced practice provider with prescriptive authority
- GI experience preferred
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) required
- Ability to build strong working relationships with the healthcare team
- Demonstrate integrity, adaptability, and the desire to make a positive impact in the lives of our patients and teammates
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Thank you for your interest in joining our growing Gastro Health team!
