Physician Assistant - GI Clinic at Christian Hospital in Florissant

Nurse Practitoiner or Physician Assistant

Advanced Practice Provider

GI Clinic (Outpatient)

Weekend Coverage (1 weekend/month) Inpatient Rounding

M-F, 8a-4:30p
Weekends, 8a-4:30p

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

The Physician Assistant-Specialty Hospitalist manages acute and chronic illnesses, performs focused assessments, interprets diagnostic studies, and initiates treatment plans and coordination with interdisciplinary teams in a hospital setting, within the scope of a given specialty (i.e. Gastroenterology, Neurology, Cardiology). This position navigates high-acuity cases, responds to rapid clinical changes, and ensures seamless transitions of care within the scope of a formal physician collaborative practice agreement. In this position, patient care is performed with considerable independence, guided by physician-approved protocols, and evaluated through chart review, consultations, and the observation of results under the general medical direction of the collaborating physician.

Responsibilities

• Participates in professional development
• Develops treatment plans, treats patients with acute problems including illnesses and minor injuries following a predetermined protocol in a collaborative practice agreement with a physician.
• Completes rounding on the inpatient services and medical management of patients.
• Maintains and exhibits knowledge of specialty-specific pathophysiology, hospital protocols, regulatory requirements, and communication skills to support patient education, discharge planning, and coordination with consulting services.
• Maintains accessibility for calls directly from the emergency department to provide immediate triage support when needed.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• Bachelor-PA Prog OR Master-PA

Experience

• <2 years

Licenses & Certifications

• Physician Assistant

Preferred Requirements

Education

• Doctorate

Experience

• 2-5 years

Supervisor Experience

• No Experience

About BJC Healthcare

We are based in St. Louis, MO, and serve our region through our 13 community hospitals and service organizations. Through our partners at Washington University and their stellar training programs, we offer our patients access to the some of the finest sub-specialty care in the world, while maintaining our community focus. BJC Medical Group is made up of more than 700 clinicians across more than 120 clinics across a full spectrum of specialty care ranging from Family Medicine to advanced Cardiac Care. We are a physician-led organization and live our mission every day. We hope you will consider joining us. “The World's Best Medicine Begins with You...”