Physician Asst - GI

Details

• Specialty : Gastroenterology, Physician Assistant
• Schedule : 7am -5pm Monday through Friday, rotating weekend coverage
• Call Schedule : Rotating first call for nights during week with other APPs
• Practice Detail : Joining our group of GI Hospitalists with Ascension Medical Group
• EMR System : Cerner / One chart
• Facility : Ascension St. Vincent's Birmingham
• Location : Birmingham, Alabama

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Various health insurance options & wellness plans

Retirement benefits including employer match plans

Long-term & short-term disability

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Parental leave & adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Ways to give back to your community

Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for example : Travel, PRN, Short-Term Option, etc.

Actual compensation offer will vary based upon role, education, experience, location, and qualifications. Connect with your Talent Advisor for additional specifics.

Responsibilities

Ascension St. Vincent's Birmingham i s looking for a Physician Assistant for our GI Hospitalist Group.

This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to partner with Ascension St. Vincent's to provide medical services to patients.

Position Highlights :

• Big city metro amenities at their finest
• Outdoor recreation & excellent culture, live music, performing arts & fine dining options
• Beautiful state parks & water recreation
• Wonderful school systems and major universities
• Benefits offered for full time positions

Responsibilities :

• Full time hours weekly to support the Physicians as needed
• Handles all Consults, ER Consults during the day and works closely with GI hospitalist to provide medical care.
• Covers nighttime call as first call.
• Obtains patient history and performs assessment via observation, interview and examination. Orders, performs and interprets diagnostic studies.

Performs preventative health assessments, screening, immunizations and patient care.

• Provides direct treatment and management of health conditions via referral to other healthcare providers or community resources.
• Counsels and educates patients and their families / caregivers concerning preventative health, treatment options and community resources.
• Documents delivery of health care and nursing processes in accordance with specific specialty area standards and network nursing policy.
• Evaluates and treats patients with appropriate medical diagnostic and treatment skills.

Requirements

Licensure / Certification / Registration :

Required Credential(s) :

Licensed Physician Assistant credentialed from the Alabama Board of Medical Examiners obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

One or more of the following :

• Advanced Life Support credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained within 12 Months (1 year) of hire date or job transfer date.
• BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date.

Preferred Credential(s) :

Orthopedic Physician Assistant credentialed from the Alabama Board of Medical Examiners.

Education :

• Graduate of accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Master's degree preferred.
30+ days ago