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Become part of the Beebe team - an inclusive team positioned in a vibrant, coastal community. Enjoy a fulfilling career as you support the health of our patients and a team focused on excellence.

An Advanced Practice Clinician (APC) (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join the Gastroenterology team in both inpatient and outpatient settings. The APC will work collaboratively with gastroenterologists to provide high-quality care for patients with digestive disorders, including inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), liver disease, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and gastrointestinal cancers. Responsibilities will include conducting patient assessments, diagnosing conditions, ordering and interpreting tests, assisting with procedures, and managing treatment plans.

Outpatient Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive patient evaluations, including medical history, physical examinations, and diagnostic assessments.

• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic gastrointestinal conditions such as IBD, GERD, celiac disease, and functional bowel disorders.

• Order and interpret laboratory tests, imaging studies, and diagnostic procedures (e.g., stool tests, liver function tests, endoscopy results).

• Develop and implement treatment plans, including medication management, lifestyle modifications, and dietary recommendations.

• Educate patients and families on gastrointestinal health, disease management, and preventive care.

• Assist in outpatient procedures such as capsule endoscopy placement, percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube changes, and hemorrhoid banding.

• Monitor and manage patients on biologic therapies or other advanced treatments for GI conditions.

Inpatient Responsibilities:

• Provide consultations and follow-up care for hospitalized patients with gastrointestinal conditions, including GI bleeding, pancreatitis, and liver disease.

• Assist with emergent GI cases, coordinating care with the hospital team and specialists.

• Perform bedside procedures as appropriate under physician supervision.

• Collaborate with gastroenterologists, hospitalists, and nursing staff to ensure continuity of care.

• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and contribute to patient care planning.

• Clinical experience in gastroenterology, internal medicine, or hospital medicine preferred.

• 1–3 years of experience in gastroenterology or a related field (preferred but not required).

• Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and decision-making skills.

• Proficiency in ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests related to gastroenterology.

• Excellent patient education and counseling abilities.

• Strong communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams.

• Ability to manage a high-volume patient load in both outpatient and inpatient settings.

• Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR) and medical documentation.

• Commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous professional development.

Essential:

• Valid and unrestricted license as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) in the practicing state.

• Board certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (AGNP), or Physician Assistant (PA-C).

• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).

• DEA registration for prescribing medications (if required).

Essential:
Master’s degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) program. 

Gastroenterology experience preferred. Must have knowledge of pharmacology principles, surgical procedures and in-depth anatomy; skill in manual dexterity; ability to access clinical situations and initiate appropriate treatment, interpret laboratory data, respond to emergency situations, coordinate work schedules to achieve maximum productivity and efficiency and ability to recognize and document any pathophysiology. Ability to appropriately function in the electronic medical records environment in both Cerner EMR (hospital) and Athena EMR (office practice).

About Beebe Healthcare

Beebe Healthcare serves the Sussex County community with a medical center located in beautiful, historic Lewes, Delaware, and convenient outpatient locations throughout the county. Founded in 1916 by two physician brothers, Drs. James Beebe and Richard C. Beebe, the medical center in Lewes is a 210-licensed-bed, not-for-profit seaside community hospital. Beebe's specialized service lines include cardiac and vascular, surgical services, oncology, women's health, and orthopaedic services. Beebe offers an array of inpatient, outpatient, emergency, and diagnostic services. Beebe's five satellite campuses offer imaging, physical rehabilitation, and lab services, as well as walk-in care centers. In addition, Beebe offers Wound Healing & Hyperbaric Medicine and Diabetes Management & Medical Nutrition Therapy. With a mission to serve the community, Beebe also offers many free screenings and outreach programs through its Population Health Department; and advanced medical care for those who are recuperating at home through Beebe Home Care Services. Beebe is also training the next generation of nurses through the Margaret H. Rollins School of Nursing, located behind the Medical Cente...r in Lewes. Beebe's Medical Staff has grown tremendously since the early 1990s. Employed physicians through Beebe Medical Group and our affiliated physicians on Beebe's Medical Staff now serve patients from Milford to Millville in specialties including cardiac surgery, dermatology, endocrinology, family practice, gastroenterology, general surgery, internal medicine, pediatric neurology, and surgical oncology. Beebe is proud to offer quality care, close to home for the residents and visitors of Sussex County.

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