Inpatient Gastroenterology - Full Time PA

Scope Of Practice

This position is primarily hospital-based and includes:

• Performing comprehensive patient histories and assessments
• Daily rounding on hospitalized patients
• Collaborating with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement care plans
• Managing consults and coordinating care
• Participating in weekend and holiday rounding as assigned
• Supporting outpatient clinic care as needed

Patient Population

The primary patient population includes adult inpatients, with occasional pediatric consults as clinically appropriate.

Locations

• Advent Redmond Regional Medical Center – 501 Redmond Rd., Rome, GA 30165
• Atrium Floyd Medical Center – 304 Turner McCall Blvd., Rome, GA 30165

Hospital Privileges Required

• Advent Redmond Regional Medical Center
• Atrium Floyd Medical Cente

Training & Support

The selected candidate will complete a structured onboarding program that includes:

• Physician shadowing
• Inpatient workflow orientation
• Ongoing mentorship

Training is tailored to experience level, with gradual increases in patient care responsibilities. Independent rounding and call duties will begin upon physician-approved competency. Performance evaluations will occur at 90 days, 6 months, and annually.

Requirements

• Licensed Physician Assistant
• DEA license required

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Gastroenterology experience preferred
• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills
• Ability to thrive in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
• Self-motivated, proactive, and eager to learn

Clinical Knowledge Includes

• Understanding of pathophysiology, patient presentation, and differential diagnosis
• Patient management and disease prevention
• Investigative and analytical approach to clinical problem-solving
• Knowledge of GI conditions and treatment preferred