Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant or Clinical Nurse Specialist-General Gastroenterology (South Region : Medina / Summit)

Cleveland Clinic?s Digestive Disease Institute is currently seeking a qualified Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner (Adult or Family certified) for a full-time position in Outpatient Gastroenterology at our South Region locations (Medina Hospital and Summit Gastroenterology) . This provider will treat General GI patients. Some common diagnosis would include Abdominal Pain, GERD, IBS, Colorectal Cancer Screening, GI Bleeding, Biliary disorders, Diarrhea, Constipation, Nausea, Weight Loss, Bloating, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Abnormal liver function tests, Fatty liver, and Hepatitis. Some typical duties will include Outpatient office visits, rectal exams, responding to patient calls / messages, interpreting diagnostic testing and discussing results with patients, collaborating with supervising physician(s) as needed. The hours for this position will include days. Currently no nights or weekends are required but this could change in the future depending on department needs. The ideal candidate will be comfortable with a high level of autonomy and working as a collegial member of the team. Experience is preferred, however new graduates with GI experience will be considered.

Nationally certified Advanced Practice Provider who provides primary and / or specialty care in a variety of healthcare settings. Functions in collaboration with the health care team in accordance with certification and licensure. Practice emphasizes health promotion, disease prevention and the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic health problems. Responsible for dissemination of knowledge through instructing, leading and developing educational programs.

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• Conducts thorough medical histories, performs complete physical examinations (where indicated), initiates appropriate lab, radiology tests or other special tests required for evaluation of illness, and scrutinizes lab data to establish a record of the patient's current health status and to develop a working diagnosis and treatment plan. Works in collaboration with the health care team.
• Performs and interprets common laboratory, radiologic, cardiographic and other routine diagnostic procedures used to identify pathophysiologic processes as credentialed and privileged by the Medical Executive Committee and the Governing Body of the applicable hospitals.
• Performs routine and specialized procedures as credentialed and privileged by the Medical Executive Committee and the Governing Body of the applicable hospitals.
• May prescribe and monitor medications as allowed by license through applicable state board and Cleveland Clinic policies.
• Educates patients and answers questions regarding their disease, treatments, related drug and treatment side effects and hazards.
• Participates in medical team rounds; collaborates with nursing, medical and other healthcare team members regularly to ensure quality patient care.
• Refers patients to specialists as appropriate for consultation or for specialized health resources and treatment.
• Ensures continuity of care by serving as a liaison between patient and other members of the multi-disciplinary care team or with other specialty areas as necessary.
• Participates in quality monitoring thru the review of records and treatment plans for patient outcomes on a periodic basis to assure quality care.
• Facilitates appropriate length of stay, discharge planning and compliance with regulatory standards for inpatient management.
• Supports professional development of the health care team.
• Promotes translation of evidence-based practices, guidelines, and research.
• May conduct research studies. May assists in data collection and analysis.
• May serve as clinical preceptor for students. May onboard new caregivers.
• Other duties as assigned.

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