Gastroenterology Advanced Practice Provider

Independently bills and provides clinical care and assesses new and follow up patient status by obtaining health history through patient/family interviews via face-to-face visit or televisits, and chart reviews. Independently see appropriate clinic patients including but not limited to CRC screening or surveillance. Patients may also be seen in conjunction with faculty physician.

Orders appropriate diagnostic and screening tests. Seeks other information as needed, including consultation with physicians and other clinicians, for evaluation of illness. Integrates data to determine diagnosis and therapeutic plan, including identification of any health risks.
Develops and implements treatment plan by prescribing/dispensing medications and/or injections in compliance with medical practice guidelines and state laws.

Educates patients regarding health promotion/illness prevention, medications and treatments.

Recommends appropriate community resources to meet patient/family needs.

Communicates appropriate case management information to other professionals and community agencies.

Participates in peer reviews, chart reviews, staff education, clinical guideline development, and other continuing education and quality assurance activities to demonstrate compliance with standards, regulations, policies, and procedures. Acts as a resource and a teacher for students in nursing and NP school.

Acts as a resource to RN and MA staff to answer questions, triage patients, and ensure appropriate patient scheduling, including those patients direct to procedure. Complies with patient confidentiality requirements.

Provides monitoring and continuity of care between visits according to treatment plan including triaging patient calls and electronic communications. Collaborates with multidisciplinary team members by making appropriate referrals.

Perform currently available office-based procedures, including gastric mapping, FibroScan and manometries in the GI clinic. Contribute to the development of other office-based procedures as the clinic expands.

Ensures goals and objectives for high value care are met. Participates in research projects in the clinic which may include consenting patients, updating databases and helping with protocols, as appropriate.

Provides regular inpatient hospital coverage at Ascension Seton central Austin facilities, as deemed necessary.

We provide a comprehensive and competitive compensation and benefits package designed to attract individuals with exceptional clinical skills.

• 100% employer-paid PPO medical plan with prescription drug coverage, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment coverage, and malpractice insurance
• Vision and dental plans, flexible spending accounts, voluntary group life insurance, and both short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Comprehensive retirement plan through the Teacher Retirement System, along with additional voluntary options to enhance your financial security
• Generous paid time off, including sick leave and holiday pay, along with compensatory time and wellness initiatives
• On-site childcare and various other benefits to support our employees

This is an exciting opportunity for professional growth, featuring mentorship, development programs, and merit-based increases.