Advanced Practice Provider

We invite you to explore this full time opportunity for a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner at Rome GI and join our growing gastroenterology group. Rome GI was established in 1978 founding the practice of gastroenterology in Northwest Georgia. Since then, our single specialty group has focused exclusively on digestive health, fusing the art and science of gastroenterology. We provide a complete range of care for patients with digestive diseases and those in need of digestive wellness.

Please email resume with cover letter to Cathy Price at cathyp@romegi.com. 

JOB SUMMARY

The medical advanced practice provider will be responsible for taking medical histories, examine, and treat patients, order and interpret laboratory tests and other diagnoses (i.e. x-rays, CT scans, MRI) and make diagnoses. The medical advanced practice provider will obtain histories, perform physical exams, order and interpret laboratory and diagnostic tests. The medical advanced practice provider will also provide comprehensive patient care including prescribing treatment plans, recommending ancillary services and providing patient education, as indicated. The above duties and other duties as assigned will be performed in collaboration with a supervising physician.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant Program or Nurse Practitioner program.

Licensure: Registered PA or APRN license, or eligible for license, in state of Georgia. AHA BLS and ACLS CPR required.

Experience: Demonstration of clinical competency in the Advanced Practice Provider role. A minimum of three years’ experience in gastroenterology preferred.

Skills: Demonstration of clinical competency in the Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner role. Demonstration of qualities of leadership and sound clinical judgment. Ability to effectively communicate with patients, fellow providers and other members of the health care team. Ability to effectively interpret, implement and support hospital policies, regulations, philosophy and objectives.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL EFFORT AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Works in a physician office setting and hospital environment with adult and geriatric patients. Required to work flexible schedule. Ability to work with patients and significant others in possible stressful and emotional situations. Requires full range of body motion including possible lifting and handling patients. Possible exposure to communicable diseases, chemicals or body fluids.