Gastroenterology Physician Assistant

Gastroenterology Physician Assistant Position Summary

The Gastroenterology Physician Assistant (PA) provides advanced clinical care to patients with gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary conditions across outpatient, inpatient, and procedural settings. Working collaboratively with gastroenterologists and the multidisciplinary care team, the PA evaluates patients, develops treatment plans, manages chronic and acute GI conditions, and supports continuity of digestive health care.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient evaluations, including medical histories and physical examinations

• Evaluate and manage patients with acute and chronic gastrointestinal conditions

• Conduct outpatient clinic visits and/or inpatient consultations and follow-up

• Order, interpret, and document diagnostic tests, laboratory studies, imaging, and pathology results

• Develop and implement treatment plans under physician supervision

• Manage GI-related medications, including biologics and infusion therapies as appropriate

• Assist with or prepare patients for endoscopic and procedural interventions

• Monitor treatment response and adjust care plans accordingly

• Provide patient and family education on diagnoses, procedures, medications, and lifestyle modification

• Coordinate care with primary care providers, surgery, oncology, hepatology, nutrition, and infusion services

• Participate in discharge planning and transitions of care

• Ensure accurate, timely documentation in the electronic medical record

• Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and gastroenterology service initiatives

Clinical Areas May Include

• General gastroenterology

• Inflammatory bowel disease

• Liver disease and hepatitis management

• Gastrointestinal bleeding

• Functional GI disorders

• Post-procedure and post-hospital follow-up

Schedule

• Day shift with variable hours

• May include limited call or weekend coverage depending on service needs

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program

• Current national certification as a Physician Assistant

• Active or eligible state licensure

• BLS certification required

• Prior gastroenterology, internal medicine, hospital medicine, or primary care experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic reasoning skills

• Familiarity with GI testing, endoscopy workflows, and evidence-based treatment guidelines

• Excellent communication and patient education skills

• Ability to manage chronic disease populations effectively

• Strong organizational and documentation abilities

Work Environment

• Outpatient clinics, inpatient units, and procedural areas

• Requires standing, walking, and patient interaction throughout the day

• Exposure to procedural and diagnostic environments