Outpatient GI Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant | Tallahassee, FL

GI Associates of Big Bend is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate patient care through a comfortable and convenient outpatient setting. Our state-of-the art clinic and ambulatory surgical center are located only 1 block (0.6 mi) apart. Our reputation as a trusted partner to referring physicians has been built on our willingness to schedule new patients as quickly as possible, most on the same day that they are referred.

As an Advanced Practice Provider on our team, you will benefit from absorbing an existing patient volume, highly trained support staff, and experienced operations. This is a Monday - Friday opportunity with no call coverage required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Treat digestive diseases through comprehensive history taking, physical exams, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests.
 
• Diagnose, treat, evaluate, and manage acute and chronic illness and disease.
 
• Obtain medical histories and conduct physical examinations.
 
• Make decisions regarding data gathering and appropriate management and treatment of patients being seen for the initial evaluation of a problem or the follow-up evaluation of a previously diagnosed and stabilized condition.
 
• Maintain accurate documentation in the patients’ medical records.
 
• Document symptom assessment; communicate with collaborating physician(s).
 
• Initiate requests for commonly performed laboratory studies and diagnostic tests.
 
• Prescribe medications for acute and chronic illnesses to the extent authorized by state regulations.
 
• Counsel and educate patients on health behaviors, self-care skills, and treatment options.
 
• Participate in medical staff and other meetings and committees, community awareness activities, and staff training.
 
• Report errors of commission/omission immediately. Function within the legal limits of the scope of the practice.
 
• Refer patients to health programs and community resources for health guidance and specialty clinics.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of prior GI experience.
 
• Maintain an active Florida license or be willing to obtain prior to starting.
 
• Maintain a current and valid federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) certificate to prescribe controlled substances.
 
• Clinically competent; possess and exercise the degree of learning, skill, and care ordinarily possessed and exercised by a member of the appropriate discipline in clinical practice.
 
• Must know limits and make appropriate referrals in situations beyond the practitioner’s ability, training, and education.
 
• Must be compassionate, conscientious, and meticulous, as well as possess excellent communication and leadership skills.
 
• Teamwork; Exhibit objectivity and openness to others’ views. Contributes to building a positive work environment.
 
• Must engage in Continuing Medical Education activities to maintain validity of certification and participate in available in-service programs.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with productivity incentives
 
• Sign-on bonus/relocation assistance options
 
• Monday—Friday, 8:00am- 5:00pm work schedule
 
• No call coverage required
 
• Comprehensive health benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
 
• Generous CME annual allowance
 
• Short-term/Long-term disability and 401K match available
 
• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage

Community Highlights

Best known as Florida’s capital city and a vibrant college town (Florida State University and Florida A&M University). Tallahassee shares a deep-rooted history with southern hospitality, unparalleled natural adventure, and upbeat vitality. One of Tallahassee’s finest and most distinguished assets is over 700 miles of outdoor trails and convenient access to lakes, rivers, and the Panhandle Coast. The whole family can enjoy amazing cuisines, golf courses, and a natural-habitat zoo with exceptional weather year-round.

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