Gastroenterology Physician Assistant

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Title:Physician AssistantRequirements:Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program with current licensure to practice as a Physician Assistant in the Commonwealth of Virginia and current certification through the NCCPA. One year of patient care experienceSUMMARYThe Virginia Hospital Center Physician Group Gastroenterology and Digestive Health Practice is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Physician Assistant to support the rapidly growing GI Program at Virginia Hospital Center. Qualified applicants will have had prior direct patient care experience in the field of Gastroenterology. Responsibilities will include clinical visits with Gastroenterology and Digestive Health patients. This will include post-procedural office follow-ups, medical management and clinical decision making, and coordination of invasive and non-invasive procedures. Our practice is located on the hospital main campus in Arlington, Virginia, and construction is now underway on a brand new Ambulatory Pavilion and Endoscopy suite.WHY US?Our hospital environment is one of clinical excellence.As a hospital-employed physician you will have the full support of the administration.Administration understands that keeping the patient load reasonable for its hospitalists is essential to realizing the full benefits of our hospitalist program.AWARDS & RECOGNITIONLocated in Arlington, VA, VHC is the only Hospital in the mid-Atlantic region that is a proud member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network (a national network of independent healthcare organizations).Virginia Hospital Center (VHC) is a nationally recognized Hospital and teaching facility that has been delivering the highest quality care to the Washington, DC metropolitan area for over 70 years.Named aCMS 5-Star Hospital, in 2020, based on our performance across seven areas of quality.Received aLeapfrog Hospital Safety Score of Afor the 16th consecutive grading period one of a few hospitals in the country to achieve this level of consistency.AchievedMagnet re-designation by the American Nurses Credentialing Centers(ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program.The only Northern Virginia hospital named toNewsweek's 2020 list of Best Maternity Care Hospitals.2019 release ofUS News and World Report hospital rankings, received the highest ranking possible (High Performing) in the following areas: Aortic Valve Surgery, Colon Cancer Surgery, Heart Bypass Surgery, Heart Failure, Hip Replacement and Knee Replacement.VHC is a 437-bed facility.OUR COMMUNITYArlington is home to the Pentagon and the Arlington National Cemetery.Fairfax and Arlington Counties continue to attract families who enjoy living near D.C. but desire a suburban lifestyle.Fairfax County has some of the highest ranking schools in the nation according to U.S. News and World Reports.Arlington County also offers outstanding schools - about 91 percent of all graduating high school seniors in Arlington go on to attend college.Northern Virginia has many recreational and community amenities including: over 89 miles of biking/jogging trails, 167 public parks, approximately 14 community centers, 7 live stage theaters, 8 libraries, and 652 restaurants.Whether you choose to live in Arlington County, Fairfax County, or in any of the other great areas in the DC area, you will have little problem in finding a location that is right for you.We look forward to hearing from qualified candidates interested in joining us in a highly collegial environment where the patient is at the center of what we do.HOW TO APPLY?Interested and qualified candidatesmust complete the online application and psychometric assessment. In addition to completing the application and assessment candidates can also send a copy of their CV to Andrea Bell,Director Physician ServicesRecruitment at anbell@virginiahospitalcenter.com.