Gastroenterology Advanced Practitioner

Where You’ll Work

Welcome to CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group, a full service network of primary care services specializing in family, internal, geriatric and pediatric care serving 88 locations across central and Eastern Kentucky. CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group is dedicated to delivering customized care based on the unique needs of our patients and is recognized as a Best Place to Work in Kentucky for two years in a row (2023-2024). 

CHI Saint Joseph Health is part of CommonSpirit Health, a non-profit, Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. With approximately 175,000 team members and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice clinicians. 

Our commitment to serve the common good is delivered through the dedicated work of thousands of physicians, advanced practice clinicians, nurses, and staff; through clinical excellence delivered across a system of 140 hospitals and more than 2,200 care centers serving 24 states. 

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Gastroenterology Advanced Practitioner, you will join the CHI Saint Joseph Hospital in Lexington, KY playing a pivotal role in providing comprehensive, high-quality care to our community. You will be an employed member of the CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group, working alongside a supportive team of physicians, nurses, and administrative staff.

Every day you will provide care to all age groups in accordance with the State of Kentucky Department of Licensing and your professional scope of practice. You will provide diagnostic and therapeutic medical services, while making reasonable and sound medical assessments and treatment plans for patients with a wide range of gastrointestinal disorders, including inflammatory bowel disease, GERD, liver disease, and pancreatic conditions. You will also manage acute and chronic GI conditions, monitor patient progress, and adjust treatment plans as needed to ensure optimal digestive health.

To be successful in this role, you will be a skilled and compassionate Gastroenterology Advanced Practitioner with strong clinical skills, a commitment to high-quality comprehensive care, and the ability to work effectively in a diverse environment. In your role, you will:

• Function within the scope of practice as defined by state regulations and your collaborative agreement with the supervising physician.
• Conduct physical examinations, order and interpret diagnostic tests, and develop personalized treatment plans.
• Perform medication management, patient education, and counseling on lifestyle modifications.
• Adhere to patient confidentiality, infection prevention, safety and security measures, and all hospital policies and procedures.
• Model CHI Saint Joseph’s core values while working collaboratively with gastroenterologists, primary care providers, and specialists.
• Maintain accurate electronic health records while empowering patients to actively participate in their treatment plans.

Job Requirements

Required

• Masters of Science in Nursing OR Master of Physician Assistant Studies from an accredited program.
• No prior experience required
• Active N.P. or P.A. license in the State of Kentucky