Advanced Practice Provider - NP or PA, Tacoma, WA

Discover the advantages of Advanced Independent Practice - Washington Gastroenterology (WAGI), Tacoma - powered by GI Alliance.

As a member of GI Alliance (GIA), WAGI - Tacoma is supported by the nation’s leading patient-focused, excellence-driven gastroenterology network that is physician-owned and led. This partnership empowers WAGI - Tacoma to deliver superior, individualized patient care by leveraging GI Alliance’s robust, world-class business and organizational support, ensuring our clinicians can focus on what they do best – providing top-notch care in a successful and dynamic private practice setting. 

WAGI is seeking a Full-Time Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) or Physician’s Assistant (PA-C) to join our gastroenterology medical practice. 

The Advanced Practice Practitioner (APP), as an independent healthcare provider, is responsible for delivering comprehensive treatment to both well and sick patients while working collaboratively within the gastroenterology health team. Direct patient care, consultation, research, education, and partnership with other healthcare providers demonstrate a high level of clinical experience in gastroenterology healthcare.  Patients and families are educated by the APP on how to encourage wellbeing, avoid health complications, improve current health, and engage in acute and chronic illness. APPs are mentored by practice Physicians; PA-Cs practice within the WA State licensing to include practicing medicine with Physician supervision.

 Responsibilities

• Provide care autonomously to a caseload of patients in a gastroenterology practice
• Conduct comprehensive or episodic health history, physical assessment, and pre-procedure workups of patients with acute or chronic gastrointestinal health problems
• Prescribe and regulate medications per prescriptive authority in Washington State
• Document patient data to ensure continuity in the provision and coordination of patient care including verbal and phone communications
• Collaborates with physicians in managing acute and long-term medical needs of patients
• Provides monitoring and continuity of care between physician visits; maintains and reviews patient records, charts, and other pertinent information; triages patient telephone calls and provides medical advice and guidance
• Participate in clinical research studies as requested
• Infusion clinic coverage as needed
• May include inpatient hospital coverage as needed
• Other duties as assigned

This position will typically be practiced within WAGI clinics, Monday - Friday.  However, there are additional requirements to also provide periodic coverage on weekends or holidays as needed for hospital coverage.

Qualifications

The following are the requirements for Physician Assistant candidates:

• Graduate of a Physician Assistant program approved by the CAHEA
• A current WA State Physician Assistant License required
• DEA prescriptive authority
• Current BLS certification required
• Current Washington State Driver’s license to be able to travel to other local clinics or hospitals as needed
• Extensive knowledge base of physical assessment, differential diagnosis, pathophysiology, pharmacology, and management of acute and chronic patient health problems
• Clinical experience in gastroenterology preferred or practice-relevant area preferred

The following are the requirements for Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner candidates:

• Current WA State RN License
• Current WA State Nurse Practitioner License
• DEA prescriptive authority
• Current BLS certification required
• Current Washington State Driver’s license to be able to travel to other local clinics or hospitals as needed
• Extensive knowledge base of physical assessment, differential diagnosis, pathophysiology, pharmacology, and management of acute and chronic patient health problems
• Clinical experience in gastroenterology preferred or practice-relevant area preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Treat patients and families with respect and dignity
• Maintains professional working relationships with physicians and all staff members
• Interacts positively with other offices, hospitals, pharmacies, etc.
• Knowledge of APP authorized Washington State scope of practice
• Responsible for personal and professional growth and effective communication
• Delegates appropriately to support staff
• Develops and implements training for patients and staff
• Collaborates with managers for process improvement
• Ability to maintain sustained concentration and attention to detail while working with frequent interruptions, conflicting demands, and deadlines
• Completes work in the time allotted and seeks other duties when time allows
• Exhibits strong listening skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision as well as with other team members
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products, specifically Excel and Word
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment

Physical Activities and Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk throughout the day, up to 10 hours per day
• Prolonged periods of sitting and performing administrative duties including the use of computers
• Ability to bend, twist, stoop, and reach
• Ability to lift and carry supplies and equipment as needed (up to 15 pounds)
• Must have the ability to utilize visualization, touch, and hearing to assess changes in patient's condition
• Fine manipulation and ability to hold medical instruments

GI Alliance is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive, welcoming, and equitable work environment. Our company values and celebrates the diversity of our physicians, staff and patients. We firmly believe our service is greatly enriched by our diversity of thought, experience, perspective, culture, and background.

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Patients Come First.  Every decision made about our practice is firmly rooted in enhancing patient care. We strive to continually raise the bar and redefine the industry standards of excellence for our patients.

Our Practice Is Led by Physicians. Guided by our Physician Executive Committee, Regional Clinical Governance Boards, and Local Head Physician leadership, our practice is founded on the principle of being physician-led at every level – national, state, and local. This core tenant, ensures that we remain physician-directed, supported by a wealth of resources across all tiers.

Proven Business Model Enables Physicians to Focus on Patients. Our national MSO delivers comprehensive administrative support across all our clinics, allowing our physicians to prioritize patient care and ensure our patients always come first.

Outcomes Matter. Our position as the leader in the gastrointestinal industry stems from the significant value we deliver to our physician partners. No other practice has achieved the level of growth, success, or financial benefit for its physicians than GI Alliance. We anticipate this trend to continue as more elite physicians join our practice, acknowledging the substantial benefits our results yield for them.  

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