Advanced Practice Clinician - Gastroenterology

Why Beebe? Become part of the Beebe team - an inclusive team positioned in a vibrant, coastal community. Enjoy a fulfilling career as you support the health of our patients and a team focused on excellence. An Advanced Practice Clinician (APC) (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join the Gastroenterology team in both inpatient and outpatient settings. The APC will work collaboratively with gastroenterologists to provide high-quality care for patients with digestive disorders, including inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), liver disease, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and gastrointestinal cancers. Responsibilities will include conducting patient assessments, diagnosing conditions, ordering and interpreting tests, assisting with procedures, and managing treatment plans.

Outpatient Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive patient evaluations, including medical history, physical examinations, and diagnostic assessments.
• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic gastrointestinal conditions such as IBD, GERD, celiac disease, and functional bowel disorders.
• Order and interpret laboratory tests, imaging studies, and diagnostic procedures (e.g., stool tests, liver function tests, endoscopy results).
• Develop and implement treatment plans, including medication management, lifestyle modifications, and dietary recommendations.
• Educate patients and families on gastrointestinal health, disease management, and preventive care.
• Assist in outpatient procedures such as capsule endoscopy placement, percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube changes, and hemorrhoid banding.
• Monitor and manage patients on biologic therapies or other advanced treatments for GI conditions.

Inpatient Responsibilities:

• Provide consultations and follow-up care for hospitalized patients with gastrointestinal conditions, including GI bleeding, pancreatitis, and liver disease.
• Assist with emergent GI cases, coordinating care with the hospital team and specialists.
• Perform bedside procedures as appropriate under physician supervision.
• Collaborate with gastroenterologists, hospitalists, and nursing staff to ensure continuity of care.
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and contribute to patient care planning.

Gastroenterology experience preferred. .Must have knowledge of pharmacology principles, surgical procedures and in-depth anatomy; skill in manual dexterity; ability to access clinical situations and initiate appropriate treatment, interpret laboratory data, respond to emergency situations, coordinate work schedules to achieve maximum productivity and efficiency and ability to recognize and document any pathophysiology. Ability to appropriately function in the electronic medical records environment.

• Clinical experience in gastroenterology, internal medicine, or hospital medicine preferred.
• 1-3 years of experience in gastroenterology or a related field (preferred but not required).

Essential:

• Valid and unrestricted license as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) in the practicing state.
• Board certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (AGNP), or Physician Assistant (PA-C).
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
• DEA registration for prescribing medications (if required).
• Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency in ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests related to gastroenterology.
• Excellent patient education and counseling abilities.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to manage a high-volume patient load in both outpatient and inpatient settings.
• Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR) and medical documentation.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous professional development.

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Your Good Health:

With over a century of commitment to Sussex County, Beebe Healthcare is the healthcare provider of choice to the people and families of Sussex County. Over the past 100 years, we have grown from a small community hospital to a progressive integrated healthcare system focused on bringing clinically sophisticated and innovative programs to our area and helping people in our community lead and maintain healthy lifestyles. We are committed to serving the needs of our growing community, and that includes those who travel into Sussex County to receive care from one of our renowned specialists. Beebe is proud that our Medical Staff continues to grow because of the excellent clinical programs and opportunities, as well as the reason many of our new residents move here: Sussex County is a wonderful place to live. Whether you need a fast visit to get better quickly, see your family doctor for a comprehensive regular checkup, have an illness or injury that just can't wait, or any other health challenge life throws at you, Beebe Healthcare has the care you need, the expertise you want, and a location close to home. We continue to work on improving access to all kinds of care here in Sussex County. We hope the information provided here serves as a helpful orientation and quick reference to Beebe's services. Welcome to Beebe Healthcare - where we are solely focused on the healthcare needs of the people who live, work, visit, and seek care in Sussex County. As the only health system headquartered in and focused solely on Sussex County, it is our unique position to truly understand the programs, technologies, and barrier breakers needed to provide excellent healthcare services to those we serve because Sussex County is Our Specialty . David A. Tam, MD, MBA, FACHE, President & CEO Facility & Address Beebe Medical Group 1515 Savannah Road Lewes

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