Physician Asst - GI Hospitalists

• Specialty:  Gastroenterology, Physician Assistant 
• Schedule: 7am -5pm Monday through Friday, rotating weekend coverage 
• Call Schedule: Rotating first call for nights during week with other APPs
• Practice Detail: Joining our group of GI Hospitalists with St. Vincent's Medical Group
• EMR System: Cerner/ One chart
• Facility: St. Vincent's Birmingham
• Location: Birmingham, Alabama
• This job location is not currently located in a Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) and/or Medically Underserved Areas/Populations (MUA/P) Shortage Designation Type

St. Vincent's Birmingham is looking for a Physician Assistant for our GI Hospitalist Group.

This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to partner with St. Vincent's to provide medical services to patients.

Position Highlights:

• Big city metro amenities at their finest
• Outdoor recreation & excellent culture, live music, performing arts & fine dining options
• Beautiful state parks & water recreation
• Wonderful school systems and major universities
• Benefits offered for full time positions

Responsibilities:

• Full time hours weekly to support the Physicians as needed
• Handles all Consults, ER Consults during the day and works closely with GI hospitalist to provide medical care.
• Covers nighttime call as first call.
• Obtains patient history and performs assessment via observation, interview and examination. Orders, performs and interprets diagnostic studies. Performs preventative health assessments, screening, immunizations and patient care.
• Provides direct treatment and management of health conditions via referral to other healthcare providers or community resources.
• Counsels and educates patients and their families/caregivers concerning preventative health, treatment options and community resources.
• Documents delivery of health care and nursing processes in accordance with specific specialty area standards and network nursing policy.
• Evaluates and treats patients with appropriate medical diagnostic and treatment skills. 

Licensure/Certification/Registration:

Required Credential(s):

• Licensed Physician Assistant credentialed from the Alabama Board of Medical Examiners obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

One or more of the following:

• Advanced Life Support credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained within 12 Months (1 year) of hire date or job transfer date.
• BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date.

Preferred Credential(s):

• Orthopedic Physician Assistant credentialed from the Alabama Board of Medical Examiners.

Education:

• Graduate of accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Master's degree preferred.