Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant I Gastroenterology

The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant performs the following tasks in any authorized setting (clinics, hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers). 

• Obtaining patient history


• Performing physical examinations


• Ordering and performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures


• Formulating a diagnostic impression


• Developing and implementing a treatment plan


• Monitoring effectiveness of therapeutic interventions


• Offering counseling and education to meet patient needs


• Making appropriate referrals


• Prescribing and dispensing prescription medication in accordance with FL state laws and department policies


• Performing minor procedures and surgical procedures


• Demonstrates ability to assess data reflective of patient's status and appropriately interprets information relative to patient's age-specific needs.


• Assist with ongoing departmental process improvement and policy development


• Other departmental or institutional committee assignments as needed

New graduates are welcome to apply!

Nurse Practitioner: Masters-prepared graduate of an accredited school of nursing and Nurse Practitioner program. Current FL RN and APRN license and certification as a FNP, ANP, ACNP.

Physician Assistant: Graduate of accredited Physician Assistant program with current PA certification by NCCPA and registration as a PA by the FL State Board of Medical Practice.

Additional Qualifications: 

Active BLS certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross at start date and DEA registration required.