Advanced Practice Provider: Gastroenterology Consult

Responsibilities

• Provide care for oncology and hematology patients in the outpatient setting.
• Be a member of the GI consult service that sees all Fred Hutch patients at the Sloan SLU outpatient facility.
• Work with the GI physicians and GI clinic nurse.
• Perform initial consultations for GI referrals for conditions such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), functional and uninvestigated dyspepsia, irritable bowel syndrome, functional constipation, chronic diarrhea, peptic ulcer disease, uncomplicated hemorrhoids, anal fissures, colorectal cancer screening, MASLD with FIB-4 < 1.3, mildly elevated transaminases, and chronic hepatitis B.
• Perform initial consultations for referrals requesting GI procedures (colonoscopy, EGD) to assess suitability for moderate vs general sedation and review prep with patient.
• See return visits to the GI clinic for follow-up after initial consultation.
• Perform point-of-care Fibroscans in clinic for determination of liver and splenic stiffness in patients with suspected portal hypertension.
• Identify eligible patients for GI research protocols.
• Attend GI grand rounds at UWMC-Montlake (Fridays 0730-0900) and didactic sessions as scheduled by the Fred Hutch GI consult service.
• Aid in updating the Fred Hutch GI fellows’ handbook as needed.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of a Physician Assistant training program or Nurse Practitioner program and be able to practice in the state of Washington (licensed).
• Must have National Certification as appropriate for profession.
• Must be licensed for schedule II drug authority at time of credentialing.
• Strong oral and written communication skills required.
• Basic computer skills are essential (Microsoft Office Suite).
• Must be able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Must enjoy long-term relationships with patients undergoing intense therapy.