ADVANCED PRACTICE CLINICIAN (APC) Gastroenterology
Company: Beebe Healthcare
Location: Delaware
Posted on: January 17, 2026
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Job Description:
Why Beebe?: 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. Overview: 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.
Responsibilities: 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. Qualifications: • 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). Competencies Skills: •
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. Credentials:
Essential: ssential: • 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). Education: Essential: Master's degree
from an accredited Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant
(PA) program. Other Information: 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). Entry: USD
$123,169.00/Yr. Max: USD $180,179.00/Yr.
Keywords: Beebe Healthcare, Mansfield , ADVANCED PRACTICE CLINICIAN (APC) Gastroenterology, Healthcare , Delaware, Ohio