Overview

Company
Christus Health
Location
Shreveport, LA, US
Employment type
On-site
Christus Health

Healthcare & Caregiving • Shreveport, LA, US

NP, Nurse Practitioner/PA, Physician Assistant - GI

Shreveport, LA, USOn-sitePosted 3 days ago
Healthcare & Caregiving

About the Role

Description

Job Summary

We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Inpatient Gastroenterology team in Shreveport, LA. This position works collaboratively with gastroenterologists and hospitalists to provide high-quality care for hospitalized patients with a variety of gastrointestinal conditions.

The APP will play an important role in supporting the inpatient GI service, particularly while physicians are performing procedures, by assisting with patient rounding, follow-up visits, and ongoing management of GI patients.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform inpatient rounding and follow-up visits for GI patients
  • Evaluate and manage hospitalized patients with acute and chronic gastrointestinal conditions
  • Support the GI service while physicians are performing procedures
  • Work closely with gastroenterologists, hospitalists, nursing staff, and other members of the care team
  • Order and interpret laboratory studies, imaging, and other diagnostic testing
  • Assist with treatment planning and ongoing patient management
  • Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, and follow-up care
  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the EMR

Qualifications

  • Current Louisiana license or eligibility for licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
  • National certification (AANP, ANCC, or NCCPA)
  • Previous Gastroenterology experience preferred
  • Previous inpatient or hospital-based experience preferred
  • Strong clinical judgment and ability to work collaboratively in a hospital environment
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills

Schedule & Compensation

  • Monday–Friday
  • 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Full-time, inpatient position
  • Competitive compensation based on experience
  • Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, malpractice coverage, PTO, CME allowance, and a 403(b) retirement plan with employer match

What You'll Do

Perform inpatient rounding and follow-up visits for GI patients
Evaluate and manage hospitalized patients with acute and chronic gastrointestinal conditions
Support the GI service while physicians are performing procedures
Work closely with gastroenterologists, hospitalists, nursing staff, and other members of the care team
Order and interpret laboratory studies, imaging, and other diagnostic testing
Assist with treatment planning and ongoing patient management

Skills & Technologies

Healthcare & Caregiving