Advanced Care Provider – Gastroenterology

Advanced Care Provider (ACP) – Gastroenterology

General Job Summary:

Provides high-quality, patient-centered care within the scope of licensure and in collaboration with supervising physicians. The ACP assesses, diagnoses, and manages patient conditions, supports care coordination, and contributes to operational and quality goals of the practice. 

Primary Job Responsibilities:

ACP Core Responsibilities

• Delivers comprehensive patient care, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up

• Orders, interprets, and communicates diagnostic tests and results

• Develops and manages treatment plans in collaboration with supervising physicians

• Documents all patient encounters accurately and timely in the EHR

• Provides patient and family education on conditions, medications, and care plans

• Participates in care coordination and population health initiatives

• Supports access through in-person, virtual, and/or procedural visits as applicable

• Maintains compliance with clinical, regulatory, and organizational standards

• Collaborates with care teams to optimize patient outcomes and experience

• Participates in practice initiatives, quality improvement efforts, and team-based care

• Other patient care tasks as directed

ACP – Gastroenterology Additional Responsibilities:

• Evaluates and manages GI disorders in outpatient settings

• Supports pre- and post-procedural care (e.g., colonoscopy/endoscopy)

• Coordinates diagnostic testing and follow-up care plans

• Provides patient education on GI conditions and treatments

Education and Experience

Required:

• Graduate of accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program

• Current North Carolina licensure

• Board certification (NP or PA-C)

• BLS certification (ACLS preferred where applicable)

• Strong clinical, communication, and documentation skills

Preferred:

• Prior experience in Gastroenterology

• Experience in value-based care, care coordination, or population health

Physical Requirements

• Work consistently requires walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, stooping, bending, pushing, and pulling.

• Must be able to lift and support weight of 35 pounds.

• Ability to concentrate on details.

• Use of computers for long periods of time.