Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner (Vadnais Heights)

Gastroenterology Advanced Practice Provider

Provides gastroenterology health care to individuals, evaluating health problems and instituting therapy in collaboration with a MNGI gastroenterologist and/or referring for other care. Looking for an Advanced Practice Provider interested in a 0.8 FTE, 0.9 FTE or 1.0 FTE. This position would work mainly out of our Vadnais Heights MNGI Digestive Health location, along with the hospital.

Essential Functions: In order to perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily and regular attendance is required. The responsibilities listed below are representative of the primary essential functions required; additional duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Works in our clinics and/or the hospitals in which we support
• Completes initial and follow up consultation with patients in the hospital and clinical setting in collaboration with a MNGI gastroenterologist
• Completes patient history, physical exams and provide patient teaching as applicable
• Documents patient encounters appropriately and in a timely manner to ensure consistency of care and adequate billing
• Initiation and management of therapies for preventative and chronic GI disease
• Issuing prescription orders for medications and completing prescription refill requests in 24 hours
• Review and sign off on labs within 72 hours
• Use formularies and guidelines to help patients manage the cost of their care
• Proficient use of electronic medical records
• Uses MNGI disease guidelines and protocols in making medical decisions
• Coordinates in-patient video capsules and procedures in hospital as defined by current guidelines
• Required to take hospital coverage call as assigned
• Other duties may be assigned to meet business need

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Qualification Requirements: The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

At minimum, must have one of the following degrees:

• Bachelors degree in Science, Physician Assistant Studies
• Masters degree in Nursing, Nurse Practitioner

Certifications/Licenses: Certified Nurse Practitioner license or Certified Physician Assistant license is required. Must maintain a BLS certification.

Required Knowledge: Medicine and biology, Gastroenterology system, Emergency response, Microsoft Office applications, Medical terminology

Required Skills: Compassionate patient care, Active listening, Problem solve, prioritization, and critical thinking, Attention to detail, Organization and time management

Key Abilities: Multitask, Collaborate with supervising physicians, Communicate effectively with internal and external customers at all levels, Identify complex health concerns and review related information to develop and evaluate plan of care, Work independently as well as in a team environment, Type proficiently and accurately

Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to walk, sit, reach overhead, bend to the floor, and may be required to stand for long periods of time. The employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is required to use dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, other clinic equipment, and to possibly perform phlebotomy. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. The employee may be required to lift and transport items up to 50 pounds. Employees may be required to travel to other company locations due to staffing and training needs.

Working Environment: While performing the duties of this position, the employee works in a clinical environment and may be exposed to hazardous chemicals or conditions including exposure to blood or other body fluids. Appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and training will be provided. The employee is exposed to a computer monitor daily. The employee may be required to travel by automobile and exposed to changing weather conditions while performing the duties of this position. While performing the duties of this position, the employee must be alert to conditions that may impact the safety of patients, employees and visitors.

MNGI Digestive Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

It is the policy of MNGI Digestive Health to comply with all federal and state laws concerning the employment of persons with disabilities and to act in accordance with regulations and guidance issued by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Furthermore, it is the company policy not to discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities in regard to application procedures, hiring, advancement, discharge, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation or training.

MNGI's Culture of Caring

We are caring people, caring for people - working with Compassion, Teamwork, and Integrity

• Compassion: being empathetic and considerate of the needs of our patients and caregivers
• Teamwork: Being accountable for actions, supporting each other in meeting the needs of our patients, and respecting the voice/opinions of others assuming good intent.
• Integrity: Demonstrating honesty, trustworthiness, and transparency whenever you interact with patients or each other.