ChristianaCare is currently looking for Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistants to join ChristianaCare Gastroenterology Associates in a full-time position. This practice consists of 3 gastroenterologists and 1 advanced practice clinician providing specialized GI care for residents in the tristate area.

The selected candidate will provide clinical management of new and established patients in an office setting with the support and collaboration by a gastroenterologist physician.

Schedule

• Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm
• No holidays
• No weekends

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Annual quality incentive plan
• Optional APC Professional Advancement Model with stipend
• Generous PTO and PTO Cash Out Program
• Annual $2,250 CME Allowance
• Health, dental and vision benefits
• 403b and Defined Contribution Plans
• Fully paid malpractice insurance
• 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave

Clinical Duties:

• Performing office visits with established or new patients.
• Assesses health status of assigned patients through complete physical examination and medical history.
• Analyze patient data and formulate an individualize plan of care based on patient assessment and needs in collaboration with the physician, nursing, and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Evaluate and monitor the effectiveness of prescribed management plan.
• Establish priorities based on patient needs and act on these accordingly.
• Order, interpret, and/or perform necessary diagnostic testing or labs.
• Initiate referral to appropriate resources and services.
• Complete appropriate and timely documentation in the electronic health record (EHR)
• Submit billing in a timely fashion according to policy.
• Utilize teaching/learning principles coupled with an expert clinical knowledge to promote and provide education and counseling to the patient and/or family including teach back.
• Act as a liaison for patients, families, and other health professionals.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of best practice guidelines/protocols, quality and performance improvement projects, algorithms, and research.
• Provide excellent customer service and assist in efforts to improve patient satisfaction scores
• Strive for the highest quality in all aspects of work performance and assume responsibility for improving care/services including onboarding of new team members.
• Maintains privileges, mandatory education, and regulatory requirements as needed for area of specialization.

Requirements:

• Certified or eligible for Family (FNP), Adult (ANP), Adult-Gerontology Primary Care (AGPCNP) , Adult-Gerontology Acute Care (AGACNP) nurse practitioner, or Physician Assistant certification in the state of Pennsylvania
• Licensed or eligible for Pennsylvania APRN or PA license
• Prescriptive Authority or eligibility for the state of Pennsylvania
• DEA registration required
• BLS required
• Minimum of 2 years APRN or PA experience required

Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, ChristianaCare is one of the country's most dynamic health care organizations! ChristianaCare includes an extensive network of primary care and outpatient services, home health care, urgent care centers, three hospitals (1,336 beds), a freestanding emergency department, a Level I trauma center and a Level III neonatal intensive care unit, a comprehensive stroke center and regional centers of excellence in heart and vascular care, cancer care and women's health.

ChristianaCare is rated by Forbes as the 2nd best health system for diversity and inclusion, and the 29th best health system to work for in the United States, and by IDG Computerworld as one of the nation's Best Places to Work in IT.

ChristianaCare is rated by Healthgrades as one of America's 50 Best Hospitals and continually ranked among the nation's best by U.S. News & World Report, Newsweek and other national quality ratings.

Living in and around Delaware offers varied and affordable housing options in DE, PA, MD or NJ. Connected by Amtrak and I 95 this region is a hub for excellent restaurants, entertainment and sporting venues, cultural events and some of the nation's best colleges and universities. Our location puts you within 1-3 hours of four international airports, major cities including Philadelphia, New York City and Washington, D.C., popular beach towns in MD, DE and NJ and popular ski resorts in PA and NY.

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