Pediatric Gastroenterology Physician Assistant

A New Growth Opportunity Supportive Culture

Are you a confident, independent nurse practitioner or physician assistant ready to make a meaningful impact in pediatric gastroenterology? We are excited to welcome a new PA to our supportive, specialty-focused team. This brand-new opportunity is ideal for an Advanced Practice Provider or Physician Assistant who enjoys outpatient care, values autonomy in decision-making, and thrives in a collaborative, patient-centered environment.

Schedule

• Monday – Friday schedule with some flexibility
• Standard hours: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
• No call responsibilities

Ideal Candidate:

• Experienced or New graduates are welcome, especially those with prior nursing experience
• Comfortable practicing independently with regular communication and collaboration with supervising physician
• Experience with pediatric populations strongly preferred
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset

Job Description:

Primary Responsibilities

• Utilize advanced knowledge to collaborate with physicians and the multidisciplinary healthcare team in providing medical interventions for acute, chronic, and resolving patient conditions.
• Assess age-appropriate patients presenting with acute and chronic health conditions by obtaining history and performing physical exams; prescribe appropriate pharmacologic agents.
• Plan patient care by making comprehensive clinical decisions based on diagnostic results and professional judgment; develop and implement treatment plans and provide patient education.
• Demonstrate proficient problem-solving skills by making competent clinical decisions, consulting physicians as needed, and involving management when appropriate.
• Apply evidence-based practices to facilitate multidisciplinary collaboration, ensuring continuity of care and appropriate patient referrals to community healthcare resources.
• Maintain effective communication with staff to ensure positive dissemination of information and support achievement of departmental goals and compliance with documentation standards.
• Take responsibility for ongoing professional development through competency validation, evidence-based care delivery, and continuing education.
• Evaluate patient care practices to identify needs and optimize outcomes.
• Promote positive health behaviors and self-care through education and counseling.
• Provide telemedicine and telehealth services when applicable.
• Maintain a constant state of alertness and practice safely.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

• Graduate degree from an accredited school of nursing or equivalent education for licensing

Experience

• At least 1 year of experience as a nurse practitioner or 2 years of registered nurse experience in an acute care setting

If interested, please click on the link to apply to the position.

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About SSM Health

Thoughtful. Insightful. Purposeful. There is something wholly unique and special about practicing medicine at SSM Health. Being here, you’ll experience a remarkable feeling of purpose, fulfillment, and connectedness. It’s all-encompassing and inspiring, and it’s what defines and drives our teams every day. We call it the healing power of presence and it touches, enhances, and advances all aspects of the care we give and the careers we offer. For the clinicians at SSM Health, being here means being part of a heartful heritage of healing. It’s an opportunity to further a caring legacy while advancing medicine with an esteemed organization that encourages collaboration, empowers innovation, supports growth, and seeks to elevate care for everyone we serve. Together – We Care.Devoted care everywhereSSM Health’s healing legacy originated in St. Louis, Missouri over 150 years ago where five nuns, known as the Sisters of St. Mary’s, were called to aid and heal in God’s name. Since those humble beginnings, SSM Health has grown to become one of the largest Catholic not-for-profit integrated health systems serving the Midwest. Today, our healing ministry includes over 13,900 providers and approximately 40,000 team members, all working together with a shared Mission to deliver exceptional health care services that reveal the healing presence of God across Missouri, Oklahoma, Illinois, and Wisconsin. With 23 hospitals, 12 post-acute care centers, and over 650 physician offices and specialty care clinics spread across four states, SSM Health offers a world of opportunities where clinicians can do a world of good. Whether you’re seeking to heal, teach, learn, lead, connect, or discover, there’s a place within SSM Health for you to thrive. No matter where you work within SSM Health, you can expect to be cared for personally and rewarded professionally with:• A very comprehensive and competitive total compensation and benefits package.• Extensive support and resources to support continued personal and professional growth.• Strategic organizational investments in practice infrastructure and technologies to enhance our practice efficiency and increase clinician satisfaction.• Generous paid time off and paid family leave so our team members can achieve work-life balance.