NP, Nurse Practitioner/PA, Physician Assistant - Inpatient Gastroenterology/GI

CHRISTUS Health

Longview, TX

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), Certified Case Manager (CCM), Communication Skills, Consulting, Documentation, Electronic Medical Records, Gastroenterology, Hospital, Identify Issues, Internal Medicine, Medical Imaging, Medical Treatment, Nurse Practitioner, Nursing Credentials, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Patient Education, People Management, Physician Assistant, Team Player, Time Management, Treatment Plan
LOCATION
Longview, TX
POSTED
6 days ago
Description

Job Summary

We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Inpatient Gastroenterology team in Longview, TX. This role focuses on supporting gastroenterology physicians through inpatient rounding, consult management, and coordination of care for hospitalized GI patients. The ideal candidate will have experience in gastroenterology, internal medicine, or another inpatient-focused specialty and thrive in a collaborative hospital environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform inpatient rounding and manage gastroenterology consults
  • Evaluate and manage patients with acute and chronic GI conditions
  • Assist with admissions, discharges, and ongoing inpatient management
  • Order and interpret labs, imaging, and diagnostic studies
  • Coordinate care with physicians, nursing staff, case management, and ancillary services
  • Provide patient and family education regarding diagnoses, procedures, and treatment plans
  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the EMR
  • Serve as an extension of the GI physician team to ensure continuity and efficiency of patient care

Qualifications

  • Current Texas license as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
  • National certification (AANP, ANCC, or NCCPA)
  • Previous inpatient, gastroenterology, hospital medicine, or internal medicine experience preferred
  • Strong clinical judgment and ability to work independently in a hospital setting
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Schedule & Compensation

  • Full-time inpatient schedule
  • 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

About the Company

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CHRISTUS Health

In 1999, two historic Catholic charities became one, forming CHRISTUS Health and creating a unique purpose in the modern health care market - to take better care of people.

To extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ, the mission that the Sisters of Charity Health Care system and Incarnate Word Health system shared for more than a century, is now also the mission of CHRISTUS Health.

Ranked among the top 10 Catholic health systems in the United States by size, the CHRISTUS Health system includes more than 40 hospitals and facilities in seven U.S. states, Chile and six states in Mexico, with assets of more than $4.6 billion.

Whether seeking care in Alexandria Louisiana, or Coahuila, Mexico, patients discover that the healing spirit is alive at CHRISTUS Health.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
FOUNDED
1999
WEBSITE
http://www.christushealth.org/