Advanced Practice Provider- GI Hepatology

Gastro Care Partners
US - Colorado - Colorado Springs
June 28, 2024

Peak Gastroenterology Associates is a preferred partner of Gastro Care Partners

Gastro Care Partners (GCP) is a rapidly growing family of gastroenterology practices across Central and Western US. Rooted in our mission to empower your path in gastroenterology, we're committed to nurturing your potential at any stage of your career. Together, we can elevate patient care.

Salary Pay Range: $120,000 - $130,000

Job Summary:

The Peak Gastroenterology Associates team is looking for an APP who can support general GI patients with a focus on liver disease. This Advanced Practice Provider works in collaboration with, and is an integral member of, our health care team. The APP examines and treats patients independently and in autonomous collaboration with the treating physician. They ensure proper illness and injury care, assist in disease prevention management, diagnosis, treatment, and recovery while seeing patients in clinic and assisting with in-patient needs in the hospital. The APP will also be involved in follow up out-patient visits. The APP will be responsible for supporting the day and evening call schedule when necessitated by physician schedule/hospital needs. They have an advanced level of medical and nursing knowledge, a strong foundation in evidenced based practice/education and provide an environment of safe, quality care for our patients, based on sound clinical judgement, professional communication skills, and timely and appropriate, compliant documentation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Examine, diagnose and treat patients.
Order and interpret diagnostic test results to treat a variety of gastrointestinal diseases
Assist physician in proper diagnosis and management/treatment of patient
Collect, record, and maintain accurate patient information
Prescribe and administer medications and appropriate therapies
Advise patients of methods of disease prevention, prescribed medication, and health maintenance
Obtain health and medical histories from patients to gain a clear understanding of disorder/disease being treated and appropriate course of action
Maintain an in-depth knowledge of the digestive system, diseases that affect it, and stay current with new developments in the field in order to apply the best possible practices.

Required Skills and Abilities:

Excellent problem-solving skills
Able to multi-task and work quickly, with constantly changing circumstances and priorities
Ability to convey or exchange complex information
Strong computer skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Education and Experience:

Master's degree preferred
Experience working with patients with liver disease
National Board Certification required
BLS certification required
Experience with GI or pain treatment preferred
Proficiency in MS Excel, electronic health systems and databases, such as EPIC, required
Knowledge of GCP, federal, state, and local regulations, including HIPAA policies and procedures.

Physical Requirements:

Continually moves around a medical center/healthcare environment 90% of the time.
Consistently grasps, moves or assembles small objects.
Make quick, precise adjustments and manipulate machines and controls.
Consistently uses computers and relays information verbally and through email, messages and phone.
Frequently communicates with others and exchanges information on an on-going basis.
Must be able to lift/move up to 50 lbs.

Our Values

Our Work Matters
- We put our all into everything we do and approach every endeavor with high EQ & IQ. Care is in our DNA and it shows up with every new partnership, patient, and teammate. We take pride in what we do because, What We Do Matters!
Partnership Propels Us
- We are greater than the sum of our parts. Our shared knowledge, resources and selfless support leads to shared momentum. We are intentional about our partnerships because we are better together.
Positivity Inspires Results
- An attitude of gratitude abounds. We approach challenges with optimism, turning hurdles into opportunities and continuously elevate results through the lens of positivity.
Empowerment Ignites Excellence
- Our foundation is one of trust. Trust yields autonomy, and empowerment fuels innovation. Confidence in each other reflects our mutual respect and is a catalyst for growth.

Gastro Care Partners is the national partner for successful regional gastroenterology practices. We believe in the mantra 'medicine is local.' Gastro Care Partners provides high-performing regional practices with the resources necessary to thrive in today's dynamic healthcare landscape while maintaining their practices' identities.

Read the full job description and apply online on the recuiter's web-site

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