Advanced Practice Provider - Liver Medicine (Hepatology)

Stanford Health Care • Full-time • Pleasanton, California, United States • $86.41 - $114.50 / hour • 3w ago

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Day - 08 Hour (United States of America)We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our dedicated Liver Medicine team. This role includes both inpatient and outpatient responsibilities in a collaborative, high acuity setting with a focus on hepatology. The APP will work closely with a team of physicians, other APPs, ancillary staff and operational leaders to provide exceptional patient care.

Key Responsibilities

Inpatient Liver Consults:
Conduct inpatient liver consultations at SHC Tri-Valley in collaboration with an attending hepatologist.
Rotate weekly with another APP to cover inpatient and outpatient responsibilities.
Outpatient Care:
Manage a wide variety of liver-related conditions independently.
Collaborate with supervising physicians to co-manage complex cases.
Work primarily in Tri-Valley with occasional travel to other east bay locations for onboarding and coverage as needed.
Team Collaboration:
Complete a structured onboarding process, including training with supervising physicians and APP colleagues.
Engage in interdisciplinary rounds and meetings with the hepatology team.
Schedule:
8 AM- 5 PM

Qualifications

Education & Certification:
Licensed Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) in California.
National certification in the respective role (e.g., AANP, ANCC for NPs; NCCPA for PAs).
Experience:
Minimum of 2-3 years of direct hepatology or liver medicine experience OR
At least 5 years of general gastroenterology experience with significant exposure to liver disease management.
Previous inpatient and/or outpatient experience preferred.
Skills & Attributes:
Strong clinical acumen, particularly in managing high-acuity liver patients.
Comfortable working with patients experiencing advanced liver disease and transplant needs.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Candidates Will Have:

Experience working in a multidisciplinary team environment.
Flexibility to work across multiple locations as needed (Tri-Valley, Emeryville).
Familiarity with liver transplant protocols.

What We Offer

Comprehensive onboarding and training program.
Opportunities for professional growth within a supportive, innovative team.
Competitive salary and benefits, including continuing education support.

About Us

Our Liver Medicine program is recognized for its cutting-edge treatment and compassionate patient care. With a focus on excellence, our team supports patients through some of the most challenging stages of liver disease, ensuring they receive world-class treatment and support.

This is a Stanford Health Care job.

A Brief Overview

The Physician Assistant (PA) functions under this Physician Assistant Job Description approved by the Interdisciplinary Practice Committee (IDPC). Specific functions pertaining to the Service, Clinic or Department are established by the PA and his/her supervising physician(s), and approved by the appropriate medical and nursing administrators, the IDPC, the Credentials & Privileges Committee, the Stanford Hospital and Clinics (SHC) Medical Executive Committee and the SHC Board Credentials, Policies and Procedures Committee.

Locations

Stanford Health Care

What you will do

Evaluates and treats patients with acute, chronic complaints and health maintenance concerns related to specialty.
Obtains complete histories and performs pertinent physical exams with assessment of normal and abnormal findings on new and return patients.
Performs or requests and evaluates diagnostic studies as indicated upon evaluation of the patient.
Administers medications according to the formulary protocol or upon patient-specific approval from the supervising physician, or transmits orally or in writing on a patient’s record, a prescription from the supervising physician to a person who may furnish such medication. All controlled substances in Schedules II-V inclusive require a patient-specific approval by a supervising physician in advance of transmittal of the order or administration of the medication [see Standardized Procedure: Administering, Ordering, Furnishing or Prescribing of Drugs; Formulary Protocol].
Orders and collects specimens for routine laboratory tests, screening procedures and therapeutic procedures, including blood and blood products.
Orders physical therapy, occupational therapy, respiratory therapy, radiology examinations and nursing services.
Performs designated procedures after demonstrated competency, according to written standardized procedures where applicable.
Obtains informed consent, as indicated.
Initiates arrangements for hospital admissions and discharges and completes appropriate paperwork.
As directed by the supervising physician, enrolls patients in investigational studies approved by the Investigational Review Board (IRB), and orders the necessary tests and medications. [see Standardized Procedure: Administering, Ordering, Furnishing or Prescribing of Drugs; Formulary Protocol] Medications that are not FDA-approved or are used for a non-FDA- approved indication (off-label use) require a patient-specific order in advance from the supervising physician.
After appropriate training, assists the supervising physician in the operating room (OR).
Acts as first or second assistant under the supervision of an approved supervising physician.
Performs surgical procedures in the personal presence of the supervising physician.
Recognizes and considers age-specific needs of patients.
Effectively communicates and interacts with patients, families, staff and members of the community from diverse backgrounds.
Recognizes situations which require the immediate attention of a physician, and initiates life-saving procedures when necessary.
Facilitates the coordination of inpatient and outpatient care and services as needed.
Facilitates collaboration between providers and coordination of community resources.
Ensures compliance with legal, regulatory and clinical policies and procedures.
Participates in quality improvement initiatives.
Provides and coordinates patient teaching and counseling.

Education Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree or above from an accredited college or university.
Note: PAs hired prior to July 1, 2012 are not subject to this educational requirement
- Graduate of a PA program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc.

Licenses and Certifications

PA - Physician Assistant State Licensure and
BLS - Basic Life Support and
DEA - Drug Enforcement Administration

These principles apply to ALL employees:

SHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family Experience

Stanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families. Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards for all of patients, families and towards each other. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford’s patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions. Simply put, we do what it takes to enable and empower patients and families to focus on health, healing and recovery.

You will do this by executing against our three experience pillars, from the patient and family’s perspective:

Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective care
Show Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health
Coordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordination

Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination inall ofits policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.

Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $86.41 - $114.50 per hour

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.

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