Nurse Practitioner at Gastroenterology

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Job Overview

AIMS Locum Tenens is seeking a qualified Gastroenterology Nurse Practitioner to provide comprehensive patient care services at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. The Nurse Practitioner will evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with gastrointestinal conditions, manage chronic illnesses, and collaborate with physicians to ensure high-quality patient outcomes. This role includes patient education, diagnostic interpretation, and participation in GI-specific training and clinical programs.

General Duties

• Provide care within the scope of clinical privileges granted by the Medical Treatment Facility (MTF).
• Perform duties in accordance with contract requirements and DHA standards.
• Maintain productivity and quality standards comparable to government providers.
• Manage both routine and complex GI patient cases.

Specific Duties

• Perform comprehensive patient evaluations, including history, physical exams, and diagnostic assessments.
• Diagnose and treat gastrointestinal diseases, disorders, and injuries.
• Order and interpret laboratory tests, imaging, and diagnostic procedures.
• Prescribe medications and manage treatment plans in accordance with approved protocols.
• Provide follow-up care for chronic GI conditions and post-procedure patients.
• Conduct consultations based on referrals from Primary Care Managers.
• Collaborate with GI physicians and interdisciplinary teams for patient management.
• Provide patient education on treatment plans, medications, diet, and preventive care.
• Document all patient interactions, treatments, and outcomes in electronic medical records (e.g., MHS GENESIS).
• Provide telephone consultations and document appropriately.
• Perform preliminary interpretation of radiographic studies.